Texas Children’s Health Plan was founded in 1996 by Texas Children’s Hospital. We are the nation's first health maintenance organization (HMO) created just for children. We cover kids, teens, pregnant women, and adults. If you are able to get Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance ...

For more information or to apply for Children's Medicaid or CHIP, visit the Texas Health and Human Services website or call 877-KIDS-NOW (543-7669). You can use the same application for both programs.

To qualify for CHIP or Children's Medicaid, a child must be age 18 or younger, a Texas resident and a U.S citizen or legal permanent resident. The citizenship or immigration status of the parents does not affect the children's eligibility and ...

The Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) offers low-cost health coverage for children from birth through age 18. CHIP is designed for families who earn too much money to qualify for Medicaid but cannot afford to buy private health coverage.

May 16, 2024 - We are exclusively focused on caring for children and women on Medicaid and CHIP in Texas for more than 25 years. We have the largest Medicaid and CHIP membership in our service areas.

August 16, 2025 - Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) is a health care program for children whose families earn too much to get Medicaid but cannot afford health insurance. To qualify for Children’s Medicaid or CHIP, children must be: Age 18 or younger ...

October 2, 2025 - Explore the latest child health care trends in Texas #KidsHealthReport

The Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) covers children in families that earn too much money to qualify for Medicaid but can’t afford to buy private insurance.

You must qualify for the STAR Kids Program before they can join the plan. Learn how to enroll. The BCBSTX STAR Kids Plan provides services in both the Travis and Central Texas Service Areas. If you do not see your county listed, visit the HHSC website to choose a STAR Kids plan with services ...

The Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) is a health care program for children whose families earn too much to get Children’s Medicaid but can’t afford insurance.

Children in Texas might be able to get low-cost or free health coverage through Children's Medicaid or the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Children's Medicaid is a health care program for children in low-income families.

The Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) helps kids get the services they need to stay healthy, including: ... CHIP Perinatal helps uninsured pregnant women who don’t qualify for Medicaid get the services they need, including: ... Two postpartum check-ups.

TDI has a guide to help people learn about health insurance and to help them find the coverage they need. The guide lists three ways that a parent or guardian can find health coverage for a child.

August 19, 2024 - State of Texas Access Reform (STAR) is a no-cost Medicaid-managed care program for low-income families. Learn More · STAR Kids is the first Medicaid-managed care program for children and young adults, ages 20 and younger, who have a disability.

March 15, 2024 - We're experts in care for kids and pregnant moms. Welcome! Through the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and State of Texas Access Reform (STAR) Medicaid programs, Dell Children’s Health Plan offers quality healthcare and extra benefits for families just like yours, with local doctors and clinics close to home.

STAR Kids is health insurance for children with disabilities, special needs or chronic conditions, who are age 20 or younger. Superior works with the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) to provide these services.

Founded in 1996, Texas Children’s Health Plan is the nation's first health maintenance organization (HMO) created just for children. We provide STAR/Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) to pregnant women, teens, children ...

Texas CHIP Coalition is a statewide coalition working for strong children's Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Programs in Texas.

Medicaid and CHIP offer free or low-cost health insurance for kids and teens.