CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM
Pennsylvania's first-in-the-nation Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) is working today to provide quality health care coverage to more than 197,000 previously uninsured Pennsylvania children.
Fortunately, more families will qualify for CHIP under the new guidelines. The CHIP program provides free or low cost health coverage for children whose families earn too much to qualify for Medicaid but too little to be able to afford private health insurance. Children are covered by CHIP regardless of any pre-existing medical condition.
New Eligibility Income Guidelines
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Family Size |
Free Coverage for Ages 0-18
(Maximum Income Level)
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Low Cost Coverage for Ages 0-18
(Maximum Income Level)
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2 |
$29,420 |
$44,130 |
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3 |
$37,060 |
$55,590 |
|
4 |
$44,700 |
$67,050 |
|
5 |
$52,340 |
$78,510 |
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6 |
$59,980 |
$89,970 |
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7 |
$67,620 |
$101,430 |
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8 |
$75,260 |
$112,890 |
For more detailed information on eligibility, visit
www.chipcoverspakids.com
or call toll-free at 1-800-986-KIDS
NEW CHILD CUSTODY LAWS IN PENNSYLVANIA
Definitions Under The New Custody Law
Effective January 22, 2011 the Pennsylvania Child Custody laws changed. What does this mean for you?
Many of the terms in the new custody law are now defined to allow for better understanding. Additionally, the law is much more clear as to what a court should take into consideration when making a determination regarding child custody.
For example, the new law requires the court to provide for an evaluation of any custody petitioner convicted of certain crimes prior to awarding any form of custody to ensure that the offending party does not pose a threat to the child. The new law also adds that household members' criminal conviction history must be considered. Additionally, the new list of convictions considered by the court has been expanded to include driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance.
Legal Custody - "right to make major decisions on behalf of the child"
Shared Legal Custody- "right to more than one individual to legal custody of the child"
Sole Legal Custody - "right of one individual to exclusive legal custody of the child"
Physical Custody - "physical possession and control of the child"
Partial Physical Custody - "right to assume physical custody of the child for less than majority of the time"
Primary Physical Custody - "right to assume physical custody of the child for a majority of the time"
Shared Physical Custody -"right of more than one individual to assume physical custody of the child, each having significant periods of physical custody with the child"
Sole Physical Custody - "right of one individual to exclusive physical custody of the child"
Supervised Physical Custody - "custodial time during which an agency or an adult designated by the court or agreed upon by the parties monitors....interaction"
Parental Duties- "Includes meeting the physical, emotional and social needs of the child"
Not sure how this affects your situation? Contact Family Legal Center, LLC for a consultation today.
contact@familylegalcenter.com
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