Our
top priority is access to health care for Texas children. Through
policy analysis, research, education, outreach and enrollment,
CDF leads statewide advocacy efforts to connect Texas children
to primary care resources.
Did
You Know?
Texas
has the highest rate of uninsured children in America.
Of
the 1.4 million uninsured children in Texas, more than half
are eligible for CHIP or Children's Medicaid but are not enrolled.
Most
uninsured children live in working families where at least
one parent works full-time. (nearly 90%)
The
average cost of private family coverage is $917 a month. (Texas
Dept. of Insurance)
For
just $40 a month per child, Texas can provide health coverage
to uninsured children in low-income working families.
Comprehensive,
Affordable Health Coverage is Available for Texas Children:
Children's
Medicaid
A
federal program providing FREE health coverage to children
in the lowest income families— at or below 100%
of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).
A
family of 4 can earn up to $22,050 in 2009 and qualify.
CHIP
A
federal-state program providing LOW-COST health coverage
to children in working families that earn too much to
qualify for Medicaid but cannot afford private insurance.
A
family of 4 can earn up to $44,100 in 2009 and qualify.
Excellent
Benefits
Medical,
dental, vision, mental health, immunizations, prescriptions,
medical supplies, hospitalization, tests, labs, hospice and
even pre-existing conditions! CHIP also provides prenatal care
services for pregnant women.
Applying
is Easy
Just include
COPIES of the following with your application:
Proof
of parent income (check stub, employer letter)
Child's
birth certificate
Proof
of child's residency and Social Security Number
For
assistance with a CHIP/Medicaid application
call CDF Texas toll free 1-877-664-4080
