Medical Care and Health Insurance

Links to the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), CHIP Enrollment Fee Payment, sites sponsored by the Department of State Health Services for Maternal and Child Health and Programs for Women and Families, the Medical Programs for Children and Families site sponsored by the Texas Department of Human Services, the State of Texas Assistance and Referral System (STARS), and the Texas Health Insurance Risk Pool.

Resources

  • Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)

    The Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) is a national program designed for families who earn too much money to qualify for Medicaid, yet cannot afford commercial insurance.

  • CHIP Enrollment Fee Payment

    For your convenience, use this system to pay your CHIP enrollment fee online with your credit card.

  • Maternal and Child Health

    This site offers information on programs of, funding for, conferences organized by, and administration of the Maternal and Child Health department.

  • Medical Programs for Children and Families

    This site describes the programs administered by the Texas Department of Human Services and provides eligibility criteria and exceptions.

  • Programs for Women and Families

    Listed on this site, you will find various programs and assistance for women and families.

  • State of Texas Assistance and Referral System (STARS)

    The State of Texas Assistance and Referral System (STARS) allows people to self-screen for potential eligibility for programs provided by the Texas Department of Human Services and other Texas state agencies.

  • Texas Health Insurance Risk Pool

    A health insurance program created by the Texas Legislature to provide health insurance to Texas residents who either cannot obtain adequate health insurance coverage as a result of their medical conditions, or are considered "Federally Eligible Individuals," as defined by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).