Frequently asked questions
Can my family’s income be too
little or too much for my children to qualify for CHIP?
A family of four may qualify for CHIP if their income is more
than $20,000 but less than $40,000.
How much does
CHIP coverage cost?
Your family will pay no more than $50 a year. Some
families pay nothing.
Are there
co-payments for visits to the doctor? How much? What other
services require a co-payment?
Depending on your income you may have co-payments for some
services such as prescription drugs and visits to the doctor or
emergency room. Co-payments range from $3 to $10 for doctor
office visits.
What are
some of the CHIP covered benefits and services?
Benefits and services include:
- Well checkups and immunizations
- Visits to specialists
- X-rays and lab tests
- Prescription drugs
- Hospital care
- Eye exams and glasses
How can I
tell if my child’s current doctor, clinic or hospital
participates in the Texas Children’s Health Plan’s provider
network?
Review the list of doctors and hospitals on our Web site or call
our toll free number to request a
CHIP provider
directory.
What is
the difference between Medicaid and CHIP?
A family’s total income determines whether their children are
eligible for CHIP or Medicaid coverage. For example, a family of
four with income totally more than $20,000 may be eligible for
CHIP. A family of four with income totally less than $20,000
may be eligible for Medicaid.
How do I
check in the status of my application?
Call the CHIP program administrator at
1-877-543-7669.
We need to
renew our coverage but we did not receive a renewal packet. How can
we get the renewal forms?
Call the CHIP program administrator at
1-877-543-7669.
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