FAQ

Who can I call or where can I go to ask questions?

The toll-free helpline welcomes calls from members and non-members. Please call 1-877-WVA-CHIP (1-877-982-2447). Customer service representatives are available to take your call Monday - Friday 8AM to 8PM. (TDD and Translation Services Available).

You can also go to the closest primary care center in your area. Staff at these sites can answer questions and help families complete applications. Click here to find a center near you

You can also get help with benefit questions or other member information by contacting DXC Technology at 1-800-479-3310, or by visiting their website at www.wvmmis.com.

Are there annual enrollment fees or deductibles?

No fees or deductibles, but the Premium Plan monthly fees are $35 for 1 member, $71 for 2 or more members.

How long does my child’s coverage last?

Your child’s coverage lasts for 12 months, unless your child turns 19 or gets other health coverage (including Medicaid), or your family moves out of state during that time. Children are only eligible for WVCHIP through the end of the month they turn 19. For example, if your child’s birthday falls on August 1, they are covered until August 31. If your child gets other insurance, please call the DoHS change center at 1-877-716-1212 to cancel your WVCHIP coverage.

Are there co-payments required for certain services and prescriptions?
What doctors and dentists are in my area?

Providers must be enrolled in WVCHIP to receive payment from WVCHIP. To ensure that a doctor or dentist accepts WVCHIP, you will need to contact their office directly. You may go to InsureKidsNow (Click here) to see a list of participating dentists. Check here to find a provider in your area: http://www.wvmmis.com.

When should I take my child to the Emergency Department?

Whenever your child is sick or injured, you need to decide how serious the problem is and how soon to get medical care. Click here to read an article on helping you choose whether it is best to call your doctor, go to an urgent care clinic, or go to an emergency department right away.

How can I understand my child’s insurance card?

Call DXC Technology at 1-800-479-3310 for an explanation on any part of your child’s insurance card.

I lost my child’s insurance card, what do I do?

Call the WVCHIP Helpline at 1-877-982-2447

Do I need to renew my child’s coverage?

Yes. the Bureau for Family Assistance or the West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) will send a renewal application prior to the end of the eligibility period. Please be sure to keep your address updated with the DoHS so you will receive your notices. Do not forget to renew timely so that there is no break in your child's coverage. You may update your address with the DoHS by calling 1-877-716-1212

My income has changed. What do I do?

You do not need to report income changes since your child's insurance is good for 12 months. During the 10th month of coverage, you should receive a renewal form and you can notify CHIP of any income changes at that time.

I have other insurance for my child through my job now. What do I do?

A. Children covered by other insurance cannot also be covered by WVCHIP. Please call the DoHS change center at 1-877-716-1212 to report the new coverage. We can cancel your WVCHIP coverage the day before your new coverage starts so that your child does not go without coverage at any time.

I just had a baby and I want to add him/her onto WVCHIP. How do I do this?

Please call the DoHS change center at 1-877-716-1212 to report the change in your family's number of household members.

I moved. What do I need to do?

Please call the DHHR change center at 1-877-716-1212 to give us your new address and other contact information. You can also submit the changes online if you wish to do so by clicking here which will take you to the webpage where you can submit the changes.

I am getting a bill because a claim is not being paid. Do I have to pay this?

Please call WVCHIP’s third party administrator, DXC Technology at 1-800-479-3310 to speak with someone about your claim.

My child is going to college in the fall. Is he or she still covered?

Your child will only be covered by WVCHIP until he/she turns 19 (Coverage actually ends on the last day of the month in which your child turns 19).

Are there benefit limits for some special services?

Yes, coverage for services beyond limits listed below is not provided without prior authorization from KEPRO for medical necessity. For Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, and Vision Therapy the request for review must come from the Ordering Physician.