Get Started with the Community Health Coverage Program (CHCP)
Reapply to remain in CHCP
CHCP Reapplication takes place from August 1 to October 1, 2026. Reapplication helps us determine if you are still eligible for the CHCP subsidy for the 2027 plan year.
Current CHCP members whose subsidy will expire on December 31, 2026 and who are eligible to reapply for the program, must reapply between August 1, 2026 and October 1, 2026 to continue receiving the CHCP subsidy in 2027. You MUST provide Kaiser Permanente the signed form, proof of household income, and other applicable documents by October 1, 2026 to determine if you still qualify for financial help in 2027.
Individuals over 21 are eligible to receive the CHCP subsidy for a maximum of up to 3 years in a row. Eligible dependents can continue to receive the subsidy until they turn 21, no matter how long they’ve been in the program. When a covered child turns 21, the 3-year limit starts.
If you don’t reapply, your CHCP subsidy will expire on December 31, 2026. The CHCP subsidy is available as a one-time resource and all current members must reapply annually. Members who do not reapply in consecutive years will lose future eligibility.
Questions about CHCP?
Call us toll-free at
1-800-777-7902 (TTY 711)
Monday through Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern time
(closed major holidays)
Listen to the telephone prompts. A live representative will be available to assist you.
Need CHCP Primary Member’s Medical Record Number?
- Listed on the primary member’s KP membership card
- Listed in CHCP Reapplication materials which were sent by U.S. mail in early August 2026
- If you received help from a CHCP Community Partner when you first applied to the program, you can contact them for help.
- You can also call Kaiser Permanente at 1-800-777-7902 (TTY 711), Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern time (except holidays).
Download the Subsidy Eligibility Form for Reapplication
Welcome to CHCP
You are enrolled in the KP MD Gold 0 Ded/150 RxDed/Vision or KP VA Gold 0 Ded/500 RxDed/Vision health plan for your coverage. This covers preventive care, medication, vision services, limited dental coverage and more. To make things easier, many of our locations have lab, X-ray, and pharmacy services all in one place. And if you can’t come in during the day, some facilities offer evening and weekend hours. Learn more about the facilities in your area here.
Take action
If you are new to Kaiser Permanente and / or CHCP, click here to learn more about Kaiser Permanente and get the most out of your health care benefits.
Benefits
For full benefit details, visit the Benefits page.
Monthly payment
There is no monthly payment required. Kaiser Permanente will subsidize the full monthly premium. There are low or no costs for most covered services at Kaiser Permanente facilities.
Act for a family member
If you have your own kp.org member account, you can help certain family members with their health care by making appointments, looking over most of their test results, emailing their doctor, and more. For more information, go to Act for a Family Member.
If you do not have a kp.org member account and would like to act on behalf of someone who is a Kaiser Permanente member, you can set up a non-member caregiver account. Set up your account here.
Making changes to your account
CHCP members can use the Account Change Form to make changes to their account, including name changes, address changes, and requests to end health coverage. Select the correct form below based on where you live:
If you need extra support, we’re here to help
Good health requires more than just health care. If you need access to resources such as food or housing, we can help. The Community Support Hub connects you to support in your community confidentially and at no cost regardless of immigration status. Call us at 1-800-443-6328 (TTY 711), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or visit kp.org/socialhealth.
Questions about CHCP?
Call us toll-free at
1-800-777-7902 (TTY 711)
Monday through Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern time
(closed major holidays)
Listen to the telephone prompts. A live representative will be available to assist you.
Important documents
Summary of Benefits and Coverage — This provides a summary of what is covered and what it costs.
Maryland | Virginia
Combined Membership Agreement, Disclosure Form, and Evidence of Coverage — This provides detailed information about covered benefits and services not covered.
Maryland | Virginia
First Steps to Getting Started — Refer to the Onboarding Flyer to get the most out of CHCP.
Find a Hospital or Medical Office Location near you — Refer to the hospital/medical office locations brochure to get care when you need it. There are many locations to choose from, it’s easy to find one near work or home. We offer same-day, next-day, after-hours, and weekend services at many of our locations.
Note: These documents show copayments for services under the KP MD Gold 0 Ded/150 RxDed/Vision or KP VA Gold 0 Ded/500 RxDed/Vision plan, but membership in CHCP includes financial assistance. With CHCP, you do not have to pay out-of-pocket costs for most of your covered services at Kaiser Permanente’s medical offices and hospitals.