CHIP and Children’s Medicaid

CHIP and Children’s Medicaid
http://www.chipmedicaid.com/en/Can-I-Get-It
Children in Texas without health insurance may be able to get low cost or free health coverage from the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) or Children’s Medicaid. Both programs cover office visits, prescription drugs, dental care, eye exams, glasses, and much more. Families with children who get Children’s Medicaid pay nothing and children with CHIP pay no more than $50 a year for health care coverage. Some families with CHIP also may need to pay co-pays for some services. 


What Does It Cover?

• CHIP and Children’s Medicaid both offer many benefits:
• Dentist visits, cleanings, and fillings
• Eye exams and glasses
• Choice of doctors, regular checkups, and office visits
• Prescription drugs and vaccines
• Access to medical specialists and mental health care
• Hospital care and services
• Medical supplies, X-rays, and lab tests
• Treatment of special health needs
• Treatment of pre-existing conditions