Texas CHIP
Texas
Texas families with uninsured children may be able to get health insurance through the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). The program offers a lot of benefits, including regular checkups and dental care.
Contact Information
CHIP
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
PO Box 149024
Austin, TX 78714-9024
1-(877) 543-7669 (phone)
1-1-877-KIDS-NOW (vanity_phone)
CHIP
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
PO Box 149024
Austin, TX 78714-9024
1-(877) 543-7669 (phone)
1-1-877-KIDS-NOW (vanity_phone)
How to Apply:
Select one of the links below to download the application or go to the program site for more information on how to apply. Once you fill out your application, send it to the address on the application. Do NOT send it to RxResource.
Select one of the links below to download the application or go to the program site for more information on how to apply. Once you fill out your application, send it to the address on the application. Do NOT send it to RxResource.
- Click here to visit the program's web site.
Eligibility:
To qualify for CHIP 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 is not reported on the application form.
To qualify for CHIP 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 is not reported on the application form.
Other Information:
CHIP offer a lot of benefits: Choice of doctors. Regular checkups and office visits. Dentist visits, cleanings and fillings. Prescription drugs and medical supplies. Access to medical specialists. Vaccines. Hospital care and services. X-rays and lab tests. Mental health care. Treatment of special health needs. Treatment of pre-existing conditions. Eye exams and glasses. Families who get CHIP benefits can call their health plan for more details about services. To learn more about Children's Medicaid benefits, call the CHIP/Children's Medicaid Help Line at 1-800-252-8263. Select your language, then push 6.
CHIP offer a lot of benefits: Choice of doctors. Regular checkups and office visits. Dentist visits, cleanings and fillings. Prescription drugs and medical supplies. Access to medical specialists. Vaccines. Hospital care and services. X-rays and lab tests. Mental health care. Treatment of special health needs. Treatment of pre-existing conditions. Eye exams and glasses. Families who get CHIP benefits can call their health plan for more details about services. To learn more about Children's Medicaid benefits, call the CHIP/Children's Medicaid Help Line at 1-800-252-8263. Select your language, then push 6.
