The West Virginia
Department of Health and Human Resources, Bureau for Medical Services has
implemented a Health Insurance Premium Payment (HIPP) Program.
This program is designed to assist Medicaid eligible individuals who cannot
afford available employer group health coverage.
The Bureau for Medical Services will pay the premiums along with any
deductibles and co-payments for Medicaid eligible individuals when the policy
is determined to be cost effective.
This program will also assist recently unemployed individuals with COBRA
benefits available from the former employer.
Under COBRA laws, most employers are required to offer continued health
benefits for 60 days after employment is terminated. Once an individual chooses
to continue benefits, they can be renewed for the next 18 months.
Individuals will still be covered for services not included in the insurance
policy but covered under Medicaid.
Successful candidates must have group health insurance available to them which
covers at least one person who is Medicaid eligible in the State of West
Virginia.
To apply for this program, fill out the Online Application
OR print and mail/fax the Physical
Application. (simply click CANCEL if prompted for user id and password)
*Physical
application in MS Word 2000 (.doc) format. Click on
Physical Application and print.
HIPP UNIT
BUREAU FOR MEDICAL SERVICES
405 CAPITOL ST. STE. 503
CHARLESTON, WV 25301
(304) 342-1604 Telephone
(304) 342-1605 Fax
