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
