Texas CHIP - Children's Health Insurance Program
Run by Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), a state agency
Low cost health coverage for uninsured children under age 19 in families that earn too much to qualify for Medicaid but cannot afford private insurance. Covers doctor visits, prescriptions, dental, vision, hospital stays, and mental health services. Annual enrollment fees range from $0 to $50 per family with small copays for some services.
- Award
- Varies
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Run by
- Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC)
- State
Who it's for
- Texas resident under age 19, household income up to 201% FPL, US citizen or qualifying immigrant, must be uninsured. Children losing Medicaid due to income increase are screened automatically.
Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) decides who gets help.
How to apply
You apply on the program's own website. GrantLantern doesn't process applications. We link you straight to the source.
Apply at hhs.texas.govOpens in a new tab. GrantLantern is not affiliated with this program.
Texas CHIP - Children's Health Insurance Program is one option. What else may help?
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Where this comes from
Details are based on the program's official information. Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) decides who is eligible, not GrantLantern. Check current requirements on their site before you apply.