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Insure Texas Kids! Campaign

Statewide collaboration with the Texas CHIP Coalition

Cut the Number of Uninsured Texas Children in Half by enrolling every eligible child in CHIP & Medicaid.

  Implement 12 months continuous eligibility for CHIP and Children’s Medicaid
  Fix problems with the Integrated Eligibility System to prevent eligible kids from losing coverage
  Provide adequate reimbursement for Medicaid and CHIP providers
  Invest in outreach and education to ensure that all eligible children get the care that they need
 

Adopt these CHIP policies that encourage personal responsibility while helping low income families to achieve self-sufficiency:

  1. Eliminate the asset test
  2. Eliminate the 90 day waiting period for uninsured children
  3. Deduct childcare and child support expenses when calculating income
 

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SESSION WRAP UP
80th Texas Legislature

 

CHIP CUTS POWERPOINT
Help us reach your community.
Show this presentation to your local Chamber of Commerce!

 

LIST OF CAMPAIGN ENDORSERS
See the organizations supporting our effort

 

SAVES TEXANS MONEY
KEEPS FAMILIES FIRST!

Facts about CHIP cost savings

 

University of Florida analysis on the Texas CHIP Program 2006

 

FAMILY STORIES
Read about families who lost health coverage

 

LETTER FROM A CHIP MOM
Texas parents speak out