Wyoming Kid Care CHIP

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Wyoming Kid Care CHIP provides low-cost health insurance to children in families earning too much for Medicaid but unable to afford private coverage. Coverage includes doctor visits, dental, vision, and hospital care. Fathers can apply online or at a DFS office. Bring photo ID, Social Security numbers for parents and children, proof of income, residency documents, and any current insurance information for application.

Contact & Details

Address: Statewide program

Phone: (307) 777-7531

Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

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About Healthcare for Fathers

Healthcare for fathers without insurance is accessible through Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs — also called community health centers), free clinics, hospital financial assistance programs, and Medicaid. FQHCs exist in every state and charge on a sliding scale; they provide primary care, dental, behavioral health, and prescription services. The HRSA health center locator lists all FQHCs. Free clinics (typically run by volunteer medical professionals) operate in most major cities. Medicaid eligibility expanded to adults without dependent children in states that adopted Medicaid expansion under the ACA — eligibility is generally up to 138% of the Federal Poverty Level. For uninsured emergencies, every hospital must stabilize regardless of ability to pay under EMTALA, and all nonprofit hospitals are required to offer financial assistance for qualifying patients. This directory includes FQHCs, free clinics, state Medicaid offices, and state ACA marketplaces.

Healthcare in Wyoming

Wyoming district courts hear family matters across its 23 counties and nine judicial districts. The Child Support Services Program operates under DFS. Cheyenne, Casper, Laramie, and Gillette are the largest cities. Legal Aid of Wyoming is the statewide LSC-funded civil legal aid program.

More Healthcare in Wyoming

  • Wyoming Medicaid — Wyoming Medicaid provides health coverage to eligible low-income families, children, pregnant women, seniors, and people with disabilities.
  • Cheyenne Regional Medical Center — Cheyenne Regional Medical Center is the largest hospital in southeast Wyoming, providing comprehensive emergency, surgical, maternity, cardi
  • Wyoming Health Council — Community Health Centers — The Wyoming Health Council coordinates the state's federally qualified community health centers, which provide affordable primary care, dent
  • ACA Health Insurance Marketplace — Wyoming — The federal ACA Health Insurance Marketplace lets Wyoming residents compare and enroll in private health insurance plans with income-based s
  • Wind River Family & Community Health Center — Wind River Family and Community Health Center in Fort Washakie provides primary care, dental, behavioral health, and preventive services to
  • Banner Health — Wyoming — Banner Health operates hospitals and clinics in eastern Wyoming including Casper, providing emergency, surgical, primary care, and specialty

Healthcare — Common Questions

I don't have insurance — where do I go for primary care?
A Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) — every state has them, they charge on sliding-scale based on income, and they cover primary care, dental, mental health, and often pharmacy. Find one at findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov.
Do I qualify for Medicaid as a single dad?
In Medicaid expansion states, any adult with income up to 138% of the Federal Poverty Level qualifies regardless of dependents. In non-expansion states, a custodial parent of a minor may qualify under lower thresholds. Apply at your state's Medicaid agency or through healthcare.gov.
What about an emergency with no insurance?
EMTALA requires every US hospital with an ER to stabilize any emergency regardless of ability to pay. Nonprofit hospitals must offer financial assistance (often free care up to 200% FPL). Never skip a real emergency over cost — ask about charity care when you arrive.
Is there help with prescriptions?
Patient assistance programs from drug manufacturers provide free or low-cost meds for uninsured patients. NeedyMeds and RxAssist list them. GoodRx and SingleCare provide discount pricing for uninsured buyers. FQHCs often include 340B pharmacy discounts on-site.