Texas families with uninsured children may be eligible for health insurance through Children's Medicaid and CHIP (Children's Health Insurance Program). Both programs provide a wide range of benefits, including regular check-ups, immunizations, prescription drug/vision and dental care to keep kids under age 19 healthy. Children may be eligible for health care at NO or Low cost by applying for CHIP/Children’s Medicaid.

Who is eligible for CHIP/Children's Medicaid

Children under age 19 may be eligible for Children’s Health Insurance program if they meet the following:

• Live with parents, relative, non-relatives or alone
• Are Texas Residents
• Are U.S. Citizens or non-citizens with valid proof of immigration status

General guidelines - monthly income limits for CHIP/Children's Medicaid:

1 PER HOUSEHOLD - $1,805
2 PER HOUSEHOLD - $2,429
3 PER HOUSEHOLD - $3,052
4 PER HOUSEHOLD - $3,675
5 PER HOUSEHOLD - $4,299
6 PER HOUSEHOLD - $4,922
7 PER HOUSEHOLD - $5,545
8 PER HOUSEHOLD - $6,169

FRIENDLY APPLICATION/RENEWAL ASSISTANCE IS ONLY A PHONE CALL WAY

Don’t delay; apply today, friendly staff waiting to assist you.
Call Monday thru Friday 8a.m. to 8 p.m. for friendly bi-lingual assistance (210) 431-8326 or 1-800-246-9121

Social Services Manager- Yvonne Vaughan (210) 431-8327 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it