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The All in for Kansas Kids Child Care Health Insurance Reimbursement Program (CHIRP) offers reimbursements of up to $3,600 per year to help Kansas child care providers cover the cost of their own health insurance, according to Thrive Allen County.
Eligibility:
- Professionals: Full-time or part-time in-home child care providers, preschool/daycare classroom educators, or facility directors (support staff not included).
- Location: Must be a Kansas resident working in a licensed child care facility in Kansas.
- Insurance: Must be currently enrolled in, or actively seeking, a Marketplace, private, or employer-sponsored health insurance plan with out-of-pocket premiums.
Priority Consideration:
- In-home child care providers
- Providers earning under $45,000 per year
- Providers actively seeking health insurance coverage
Due to funding cuts, this will be the program’s final year.
