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July 4th Holiday Horario de 4 de julio

Texas Children's Health Plan will be closed on Friday, July 4th, in observance of Independence Day. In our absence, you can reach our after-hours nurse help line at 1-800-686-3831. We will resume normal business hours on Monday, July 7th. Wishing you a safe and happy Independence Day!

Texas Children's Health Plan estará cerrado el viernes 4 de julio por el Día de la Independencia. Durante este tiempo, puede comunicarse con nuestra línea de ayuda disponible las 24 horas, los 7 días de la semana, al 1-800-686-3831. Reanudaremos nuestro horario habitual el lunes 7 de julio. ¡Le deseamos un feliz y seguro el Día de la Independencia!

Cold and flu season Temporada de influenza y resfriados

ALERT: Stay healthy this cold and flu season! Learn more

ALERTA: ¡Mantente sano durante esta temporada de influenza y resfriados! Más información

Benefits for You

Finding the right health plan for your children is important. Texas Children's Health Plan is here to help. We offer coverage for children through CHIP and STAR Medicaid. Most CHIP families pay $35 per year or less to cover all of their children. Medicaid is free for children who qualify.

We also offer health coverage for pregnant women and adults. Each program is a little different. Click the links below to learn more.

Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)

Texas Children’s Health Plan’s CHIP program offers quality, low-cost health coverage for children of working families. CHIP covers pregnant women and children from birth to age 19. | See More

STAR Medicaid

Texas Children’s Health Plan’s STAR program offers quality health coverage for families who cannot afford health coverage. STAR covers children, pregnant women, newborns, and adults. | See More

STAR Kids

Texas Children’s Health Plan offers quality health coverage for children and young adults from birth to age 20 with disabilities. STAR Kids is a Medicaid-managed care plan. Texas Children’s Health Plan offers STAR Kids in the Harris, Jefferson and Northeast Service Areas. | See More

For Pregnant Women

Texas Children’s Health Plan offers plans for pregnant women through STAR Medicaid and CHIP perinatal. If you are pregnant and are not able to get Medicaid, you may be able to get CHIP perinatal health coverage. | See More


How to Renew

It’s easier to renew while you still have CHIP and/or Medicaid coverage, and having good healthcare will prepare you for whatever comes your way. More Texans choose us for their family’s CHIP and/or Medicaid health plans than any other in our area.

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