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 the nation.
Of
the 1.5 million uninsured Texas children, more than half are
eligible for, but not enrolled, in CHIP or Children's Medicaid.
Nearly
90% of uninsured children have at least one parent working
full-time.
According
to the Texas Department of Insurance, the average cost of
private family health coverage is $11,000 a year, or $917
a month.
For
just $40 a month per child, Texas can provide health coverage
to eligible children in low-income working families.
Affordable
coverage is available to families through Children's Medicaid
and CHIP
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 $20,650 in 2007 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 not enough to afford private
insurance.
A
family of 4 can earn up to $41,300 in 2007 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
