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State Kids Insurance Program (SKIP)
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The State Kids Insurance Program (SKIP) was started in 1999 by the Texas Legislature to help children of State of Texas employees have access to more affordable health care. If you qualify, SKIP pays most of your eligible children’s health insurance premiums. You only pay $15 or $25 per month, depending on your income. Apply anytime of year.

If you qualify, nothing about your health insurance or the way you get medical care changes. You simply pay lower monthly premiums to cover your children under age 19. The SKIP Presentation pdf icon (401 KB) has information on eligibility, how to apply, and contact information.

Who's eligible for SKIP?
SKIP is available to children of employees in ERS’ insurance program, the Texas Employees Group Benefits Program (GBP).  In order to qualify, you must meet certain requirements.
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Applying for SKIP
You can enroll in SKIP at any time of year.  Download the SKIP application (243 KB PDF) fill it out, and send it to the address shown at the top of the first page.  (ERS does not process SKIP applications.)
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Family size and income guidelines
Guidelines for SKIP participation eligibility are set annually by the third-party administrator, through the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC),
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