Children's Medicaid (STAR) and CHIP
Free health coverage for children in low-income Texas families through STAR, with CHIP checked automatically if income is too high.
Contact this resource
Children's Medicaid (STAR) and CHIP
- Phone:
- 2-1-1
How to start: Apply at YourTexasBenefits.com or call 2-1-1. If your family's income is too high for Medicaid, the state checks CHIP automatically.
What to ask: Ask which health plans serve your area and whether service coordination is available.
Last checked October 16, 2026
Summary
Summary
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Free health coverage for children in low-income Texas families through STAR, with CHIP checked automatically if income is too high.
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What to take away
- Phone: 2-1-1
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What we have confirmed
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- Category
- Insurance program
- Phone
- 2-1-1
What this means for your family
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- What is this?
- Texas health coverage for children, delivered through health plans.
- Why does it matter?
- Children with disabilities can get long-term services and supports, such as home and personal care, through Children's Medicaid.
- What should I do next?
- Apply online at YourTexasBenefits.com or call 2-1-1.
- How does this connect to the rest of the manual?
- Members choose a health plan; some members with special health care needs get service coordination.
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