What Is Covered by the Texas CHIP Program?

Texas CHIP provides comprehensive health insurance to qualifying children.

The Texas Children's Health Insurance Program, or CHIP, is designed to provide children in Texas with health insurance. According to Chip/Medicaid, "CHIP is health insurance designed for families who earn too much money to qualify for Medicaid, yet cannot afford to buy private health insurance."

Doctors

According to the Texas Association of Community Health Centers, CHIP covers a wide range of medical services, including doctor's visits. Services require an income based co-pay which you can check through the CHIP website.

Prescriptions

The CHIP program is designed to cover prescription medication. Like with doctor's visits, prescriptions also require a co-pay based on income.

Eye Care

Texas CHIP recipients also are covered for their eye care needs. The plan covers eye exams and glasses with an income based co-pay.

Dental Care

In its effort to be comprehensive, Texas CHIP extends coverage to a child's dental health with an income based co-pay. Some of the services covered by Texas CHIP include teeth cleanings, fillings and routine care visits.

Hospitals

In addition to routine health care, Texas CHIP covers hospital visits. This part of coverage includes tests, X-rays, mental health care and specialists. Hospital services also are subject to the income based co-pay.

References

• Texas Association of Community Health Centers: "What is CHIP?"
• Texas Health and Human Services Commission: "CHIP: Children's Medicaid"
• Chip Medicaid: "Cost of CHIP Participation"

Resources

• Texas Health and Human Services Commission: "CHIP: Children's Medicaid, Questions"