What type of insurance is Texas children's health plan?
What is STAR? STAR is a Medicaid-managed care plan. This plan helps family members of any age. Texas Children's Health Plan offers STAR in more than 20 counties in the Jefferson and Harris Service Areas.
Who currently qualifies for medical coverage under Texas Medicaid program?
To be eligible for Texas Medicaid, you must be a resident of the state of Texas, a U.S. national, citizen, permanent resident, or legal alien, in need of health care/insurance assistance, whose financial situation would be characterized as low income or very low income.
How do I cancel my CHIP account?
If you would like to close your Chip account please select "Contact us" on the profile tab to get through to our Customer Success Team. From here please select "Send us a Message" and then 'I want to close my Chip account' down the bottom of the screen.
Who qualifies for CHIP in Texas?
To be eligible for this benefit program, you must be a resident of Texas and meet all of the following: Either 18 years of age and under or a primary care giver with a child(ren) 18 years of age and under, and. A U.S. Citizen, National, or a Non-Citizen legally admitted into the U.S, and.
What is the maximum income to qualify for CHIP in Texas?
The highest income for a family of four to qualify for CHIP is $4,314 per month or $51,578 per year. In comparison, a family of four can make $2,854 a month or $34,248 a year to qualify for Medicaid.