Texas CHIP Perinatal
Run by Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), a state agency
Health coverage for pregnant women in Texas who do not qualify for full Medicaid because of income or immigration status. Covers prenatal care, labor and delivery, and postpartum care for the mother. The newborn receives 12 months of continuous coverage starting at birth. Particularly important in Texas given the state did not expand Medicaid and has a large undocumented population.
- Award
- Varies
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Run by
- Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC)
- State
Who it's for
- Pregnant women who are Texas residents with household income up to 202% FPL who are not eligible for full Medicaid. No citizenship requirement for the pregnant woman, making this program available to undocumented mothers.
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 Perinatal 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.