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Your Pregnancy Benefits
STAR Medicaid
STAR Medicaid benefits are available to you during pregnancy and up to 12 months after birth. As a Texas Children’s Health Plan STAR member, you get:
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- Prenatal care.
- Prescription drugs.
- Shots.
- Dental care.
For more information about the STAR Medicaid benefits and how to obtain your member handbook, please click here.
CHIP perinatal
CHIP perinatal benefits include:
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- Up to 20 prenatal visits.
- Prescription drugs.
- The cost of birth and delivery.
- 2 doctor visits for mom after delivery.
- Regular checkups, vaccines, and prescriptions for your baby after leaving the hospital.
For more information about the CHIP Perinatal benefits and how to obtain your member handbook, please click here.
Caring for our Pregnant Members
Join Our Case Management Program
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The exclusive Case Management program by Texas Children's Health Plan is offered to help pregnant members throughout their pregnancy and postpartum recovery. Our dedicated case managers work with members, doctors, and medical staff to ensure that the member receives the best possible care at each step of her pregnancy.
Our Case Management program offers important services and resources such as:
- Help with finding an in-network provider.
- Create short and long-term goals for a healthy pregnancy.
- Help new moms focus on a self-care plan. This includes when, where, and how to get medical help and care during their pregnancy.
- Much more!
To join, please call Member Services at 1-800-990-8247.
Get support from a personal nurse!
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Are you pregnant with your first baby? With Nurse-Family Partnership, you will receive the support of a personal nurse at no cost to give you the help, advice, and information you need during your pregnancy and after your baby arrives.
A healthier future starts with great families. Enroll today by filling out the form below or call 832-828-1274. You must be a first-time mom that is pregnant 28 weeks or less. Restrictions and limitations may apply.
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Extra Support for Special Health Needs
We offer extra support and education at no cost for special health needs such as asthma, autism, diabetes, mental health, weight management, and more. Our case managers will offer personal help, manage your treatment plan, and set goals for your health.
If your family needs extra support, please call a case manager at 832-828-1430 or visit our website.
Healthy Rewards Program
Our Healthy Rewards program offers benefits and rewards that can help keep your family healthy, such as:
Reward cards for keeping up with medical visits.
- Prenatal and baby care classes.
- Portable cribs for newborns.
- Special family events.
- Transportation services.
- 24-Hour nurse help line.
- And so much more!
Check out our Healthy Rewards website to learn more.
Educational Resources
For more information about free prenatal classes, the changes to expect month by month, and more.
Transportation services
Do you need transportation services to your next doctor’s or dentist appointment, or the pharmacy? We can arrange a ride for you at no cost!