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Dell Children’s Health Plan is more than just a plan—it’s the best local care in Central Texas for your family. Through the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and State of Texas Access Reform (STAR) Medicaid programs, we offer quality health care and unique special benefits for families just like yours, with local doctors and clinics conveniently close by.
If your children already have CHIP or STAR Medicaid with another health plan, you can switch to Dell Children's Health Plan at any time. Just call the CHIP/STAR Medicaid Helpline at 1-800-964-2777 and tell them you want to switch to Dell Children’s Health Plan.
To become a member of Dell Children's Health Plan, you must first apply and qualify for CHIP or STAR Medicaid.
If you need to apply for CHIP or STAR Medicaid, you can apply online at YourTexasBenefits.com, by calling 2-1-1, option 2, or by printing and mailing your application.
Contact us at 512-324-DCHP (3247), email DCHPCommunityOutreach@ascension.org, or visit DellChildrensHealthPlan.com to learn more about the best local care in Central Texas.
We serve CHIP and STAR Medicaid-eligible individuals, including newborns up to age 20, and pregnant or new moms who live in these Central Texas counties:
To qualify for CHIP or STAR Medicaid, a child must be:
*For pregnant women to qualify, they must be unable to get Medicaid and not have any other health coverage.
Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and STAR Medicaid eligibility is determined by how much the parents make, along with a few other factors. Check the income chart below to see if your children may qualify for one of these programs.
Find your family size on the left side of this chart. Follow that row to the right. If your family's monthly income is less than the amount shown in either column, your children may be able to get STAR Medicaid or CHIP.
Family Members (Adults plus children) |
Monthly Family Income** | |
---|---|---|
Medicaid | CHIP | |
1* | $1,616 | $2,443 |
2 | $2,186 | $3,304 |
3 | $2,756 | $4,165 |
4 | $3,325 | $5,025 |
5 | $3,895 | $5,886 |
6 | $4,465 | $6,747 |
7 | $5,035 | $7,608 |
8 | $5,604 | $8,469 |
For each additional person add: | $570 | $861 |
*A family of one might be a child who does not live with a parent or relative.
** Family income is money your family gets paid before taxes are taken out.
Below is a list of standard CHIP and STAR Medicaid benefits that help you and your family live healthier, more rewarding lives:
Limitations and restrictions may apply.
We’ve got pregnant and new moms covered with Dell Children’s Health Plan. Here are some special benefits for pregnant and new moms.
Contact us at 512-324-DCHP (3247), email DCHPCommunityOutreach@ascension.org, or visit DellChildrensHealthPlan.com to learn more about the best local care in Central Texas.
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