UPMC for Kids now provides statewide CHIP coverage

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Effective July 1, 2025, comprehensive high-quality health insurance coverage is available to even more children and teens throughout the state. UPMC for Kids, UPMC Health Plan’s Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) plan, has expanded into three additional counties across Pennsylvania to include Montour, Northumberland, and Pike.

Applying for CHIP is easy, and our dedicated UPMC for Kids team can help. A parent or legal guardian can apply for CHIP for their child(ren) by calling us at 1-800-978-8762 (TTY: 711) Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. They can also apply online by visiting the state COMPASS website at compass.state.pa.us.

*As a reminder, the Department of Human Services is responsible for all application and renewal processing, and eligibility determinations. For more information, please refer to the DHS FAQ about eligibility processing changes.

For more information on UPMC for Kids, contact your physician account executive or network manager or call UPMC for Kids Provider Services at 1-800-650-8762 (option 2) Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. You can also find additional information about UPMC for Kids on Provider OnLine at upmchealthplan.com/providers or the UPMC for Kids website at upmchealthplan.com/forkids.   

Note: All in-network providers who render, order, refer, or prescribe items or services to CHIP members are required to have a valid PROMISe™ ID (also known as MMIS provider ID) from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. A provider must register for a PROMISe ID at each service location where he or she provides services to CHIP enrollees. To apply for a PROMISe ID, enroll additional service locations, or check the status of your application, visit promise.dhs.pa.gov.


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