Families with children benefitting from Children’s Medicaid pay 0 dollars, and children with CHIP pay no more than $50 per year for health care coverage. Sometimes, families with CHIP may also need to pay co-pays for some services.

Coverage of Texas' CHIP program:

•    Dentist visits - cleanings - fillings
•    Eye exams - glasses
•    Choice of doctors - regular checkups - and office visits
•    Prescription drugs - vaccines
•    Access to medical specialists - mental health care
•    Hospital care
•    Medical supplies, X-rays, and lab tests
•    Treatment of special health needs
•    Treatment of pre-existing conditions

Do you qualify for CHIP or Children's Medicaid in Texas?

A child must be:

• Age 18 or less - children up to 20 years old can qualify for Children's Medicaid in some cases
• A state of Texas resident
• A United States citizen or permanent resident (Greencard)

What if the parents are not US citizens or permanent residents?

The CHIP officers do not ask about the citizenship/immigration status of the parent. Only the child applying must be a US citizen or legal permanent resident in Texas to be considered for CHIP/Children’s Medicaid coverage.

Who can apply?

• Any adult who lives more than half the time with an uninsured child may apply. This includes parents, stepparents, grandparents, other relatives, legal guardians, or adult brothers or sisters.
• Anyone age 19 or younger who lives on their own can apply.
• A pregnant person of any age can apply for CHIP perinatal services for her unborn child or apply for Medicaid.

chipmedicaid.org

is the official website for this program. (http://www.chipmedicaid.org)