CHIP

What is CHIP?

Contact Us

DCHP Member Services

1-877-451-5598

24-Hour Behavioral Health Hotline

1-877-330-3312

Vision Member Services

1-888-268-2334

Pharmacy Help Line

1-866-838-7616

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CHIP Member Handbook

Amendment

STAR & CHIP Provider Directory

Nueces Provider Directory
(updated 02/21/2012)

CHIP Service Area

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Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) is for children from age 0-18. Depending on your income, families with CHIP make a low premium payment from $0 to $50 a month. Some families may also need to pay co-pays for some services. It's an affordable option for families who do not qualify for Medicaid, but cannot afford other health insurance.

CHIP Benefits

In the CHIP Program, your child or children will receive a wide range of benefits. These include:

• Doctor visits
• Prescription drugs
• Hospital care at local hospitals
• Shots (immunizations)
• Eye exams and glasses
• Hearing and dental exams
• Interpretation services
• Free transportation to your doctor
• Mental health benefits
• Advice on how to manage asthma and diabetes

Driscoll Children's Health Plan also offers the following Value Added Services:

• Transportation services. Help with transportation services to medical appointments or prenatal health education classes
• Eyeglasses. $100 for glasses every 24 months (age 2 and over)
• Sports physical. Free sports/school physicals
• Cell phone. Loaner cell phone for pregnant members or members with special health-care needs who need one
• Pregnancy and birthing classes. Prenatal classes and nutritional counseling for pregnant women, including free community baby showers (currently available in Nueces, San Patricio, Victoria, Jim Wells/Kleberg and Bee counties)
• Asthma services Services for members with asthma, including allergy-free pillow cover and bed cover
• Membership at Boys and Girls Clubs. Family membership to Boys and Girls Clubs where available or a $25 allowance each year toward participation in a local sports team
• Smoking cessation benefits. Additional benefits available for over-the-counter smoking cessation products.

Do I Qualify?

Qualifying for CHIP is very simple, and the highly-trained staff at Driscoll Children's Health Plan can help.

Children may be eligible for CHIP if:

• Live in the State of Texas
• Children are under age 18
• Are a United States citizen or a documented immigrant
• Have no other health insurance
• Live in a family which does not qualify for state employee insurance
• Family of 4 earning up to $40K per year



Find your family size on the left side of the chart. If your family income is less than the monthly or yearly income shown on the right your child might qualify for CHIP.

CHIP Income Guidelines
Family Size
Maximum Monthly Income
Maximum Yearly Income
1
$1,815
$21,780
2
$2,452
$29,420
3
$3,089
$37,060
4
$3,725
$44,700
5
$4,362
$52,340
6
$4,999
$59,980
7
$5,635
$67,620
8
$6,272
$75,260

How Do I Apply?

To apply, please call 1-877-543-7669 (1-877-KiDS-NOW) or online at http://www.chipmedicaid.org.

Pick up an application form available at area hospitals including Driscoll Children's Hospital's Admitting Office and Emergency Department or a planned enrollment fair, or call Driscoll Children's Health Plan for a packet. Signing up for CHIP is quick, simple, and inexpensive.

You will need to gather:

• Proof or verification of income (check stub or other income verification)
• Proof of you and your child's Social Security Number
• Proof of you and your child's residency status or immigration status

To find out more about the CHIP benefits, call the Driscoll Children's Health Plan to talk to a member of our team!

Toll Free (877) 451-5598