The TexCare Family
TexCare is a family of state programs that includes Children’s Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). TexCare is specifically designed to help you secure health care coverage for your children and provide a stable, consistent place of care with a doctor who will know your children and their medical history.
One Application
TexCare makes applying for children’s health care coverage easy—one application for both Children’s Medicaid and CHIP. Simply fill out the TexCare application and your children will be enrolled in the program for which they qualify.
If your child is not eligible for Children’s Medicaid or CHIP, TexCare will tell you how to find out about other health insurance options for your children.
Great Benefits
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·1 Choice of doctors·2 Regular check-ups and office visits·3 Prescription drugs and medical supplies·4 Medical specialists·5 Shots and immunizations·6 Hospital care and services |
·7 X-rays and lab tests·8 Mental health care·9 Coverage for special health care needs·10 Coverage for pre-existing conditions·11 Dental (Covered only by Children’s Medicaid)·12 Vision (Covered only by Children’s Medicaid) |
Children’s Medicaid
Covers children from birth through age 18 (or through age 21 in some cases)
Can have private insurance and still qualify for Children’s Medicaid
No co-payments, monthly premiums, or deductibles
Must meet certain income and financial requirements to qualify based on family size and age of your children
Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
Covers children from birth through age 18 who do not qualify for Children’s Medicaid
Co-payments may be required for prescriptions, doctor, and emergency room visits
Renew Your Children’s Medicaid or CHIP Coverage
Enrolled children receive health care coverage for six months even if family income increases
Renewal information is sent in the fourth month of enrollment and must be returned within 15 days of receipt
NOTE: Children who are U.S. citizens can qualify for Children’s Medicaid or CHIP regardless of the immigration status of their parents.
Need an Application or Have Questions?
To request an application, or to receive more information, contact TexCare at 1-800-647-6558. Free assistance in completing an application is available Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. You may also visit the TexCare website at
www.texcarepartnership.com for answers to your questions and to complete an application online.YOUR CHILD’S SCHOOL NURSE HAS AN
APPLICATION FOR YOU.
STOP BY AND GET ONE TODAY.