Find out if your child qualifies for CHIP in Texas
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For a household of 3, the CHIP income limit for a child under 19 in Texas is $4,690 a month ($56,279 a year), which is 206% of the federal poverty level.
This is an estimate based on income only. States can apply other rules, such as immigration status, and the Medicaid agency makes the final decision.
Texas Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
Texas CHIP is designed for children whose families who earn too much money to qualify for Medicaid, yet cannot afford to buy private insurance.
With CHIP, kids from low-income families can receive free health coverage for various medical services such as routine check-ups, dental and vision care, prescription drugs, hospital visits and lab tests.
Depending on your income, you may have to pay an enrollment fee of $0 to $50 a year.1 According to the Texas Works Handbook, doctor visits cost $5 to $25 and prescriptions $0 to $35, depending on income, while preventive care and shots cost $0.2
| Enrollment Fee | INCOME LIMIT |
|---|---|
| $0 | ≤ 151% |
| $35 | ≤ 186% |
| $50 | ≤ 201% |
What is the income limit for CHIP in Texas?
In Texas, children in families with incomes up to at least 206% of the federal poverty level, or about $4,690 per month for a family of three, are eligible for CHIP.
| Household Size | 206% Income Limit |
|---|---|
| 1 | $2,740 |
| 2 | $3,715 |
| 3 | $4,690 |
| 4 | $5,665 |
| 5 | $6,640 |
| 6 | $7,615 |
| 7 | $8,590 |
| 8 | $9,565 |
To apply for health coverage, you will need to fill out and submit an application to Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC).
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Medicaid & CHIP Services
(800) 335-8957
Once you’re approved for Medicaid or CHIP, you’ll choose a health plan for your child from the ones available in your service area.
Footnotes
About this information
SingleMotherGuide.com is an independent state-by-state reference guide and is not affiliated with any government agency. Program amounts and income limits are compiled from official federal and state sources, which are cited on the page, and are reviewed periodically and updated as those sources change.
The information is provided for general guidance and is not legal or financial advice. The administering agency makes the final determination of eligibility and benefit amounts. To report an error, please contact us.
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- Ada Hu