Holiday closure Cierre por vacaciones

Texas Children's Health Plan will be closed on Thursday, December 25th and Thursday, January 1st in observance of the holidays. In our absence, you can reach our after-hours nurse help line at 1-800-686-3831. We will resume normal business hours on Friday, January 2nd. Wishing you a safe and happy holiday season!

Texas Children’s Health Plan estará cerrado el jueves 25 de diciembre y el jueves 1 de enero en observancia de los días festivos. Durante este tiempo, puede comunicarse con nuestra línea de ayuda de enfermería fuera del horario de atención al 1-800-686-3831. Reanudaremos nuestro horario normal de atención el viernes 2 de enero. ¡Le deseamos una temporada de fiestas segura y feliz!

SNAP Update and Resources Actualización y recursos de SNAP

On November 1, 2025, the requirements to receive and apply to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits have changed. To see the new policies to request SNAP benefits, click here and/or call 211 for SNAP assistance. Learn more

El 1 de noviembre de 2025, cambiaron los requisitos para recibir y aplicar para los beneficios del Programa de Asistencia Nutricional Suplementaria (SNAP, por sus siglas en inglés). Para consultar las nuevas políticas para aplicar para los beneficios de SNAP, haz clic aquí o llama al 211 para obtener ayuda de SNAP. Aprende Más

Transportation Update Actualización de transporte

SafeRide Health (SRH) is the new provider for all NEMT rides to doctor appointments and pharmacy visits.

Depending on your needs, rides may include wheelchair-lift-equipped vehicles, stretcher vans, minivans, or ambulatory vans. Please let SRH know what type of ride you need when scheduling.

SafeRide Health (SRH) es el nuevo proveedor de todos los servicios de transporte médico que no son de emergencia (NEMT, por sus siglas en inglés) hacia consultas médicas y farmacias.

Según tus necesidades, los servicios de transporte pueden incluir vehículos con elevador para sillas de ruedas, camionetas con camilla, minivans o camionetas ambulatorias. Por favor, informa a SRH qué tipo de transporte necesitas al programar tu traslado.

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Benefits for You

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

It’s easier to renew while you still have CHIP and/or Medicaid coverage, and having good healthcare will prepare you for whatever comes your way. More Texans choose us for their family’s CHIP and/or Medicaid health plans than any other in our area.