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The Medicaid and CHIP Application Prep Kit

A practical, printable kit covering Medicaid and CHIP application preparation, how to read an official notice, and the questions worth asking before you apply. Built for households who want to walk in prepared, not for any specific state or enrollment cycle.

A document checklist to gather everything before you apply for Medicaid or CHIP
A worksheet to organize your household size and income information
Questions to ask your state Medicaid agency before you accept or appeal a decision
A list of official sources to check instead of relying on secondhand advice

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