Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP):
CHIP/Medicaid is healthcare program that assists families and children in Texas without health insurance. Children may be able to get low cost or free health coverage from the Children’s Health Insurance Program. Families with children that get CHIP pay no more than $50 a year for health care coverage. Some families with CHIP also may need to pay co-pays for some services.
Benefits:
- Choice of doctors, regular check-ups, and office visits
- Prescription drugs and vaccines
- Dentist visits, cleanings, braces and fillings
- Hospital care and services
- Access to medical specialists and mental health care
- Medical supplies, X-rays, and lab tests
- Treatment of special health needs
- Treatment of pre-existing conditions
Income Guidelines for Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
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May qualify for CHIP
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Family Members
Adults + children
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Monthly
Family Income
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Yearly
Family Income
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1
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$1,862
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$22,340
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2
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$2,522
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$30,260
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3
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$3,182
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$38,180
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4
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$3,842
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$46,100
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5
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$4,502
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$54,020
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6
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$5,162
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$61,940
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7
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$5,822
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$69,860
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8
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$6,482
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$77,780
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(As of May 2012)
Provide:
- Texas I.D.
- Social Security Card
- Citizenship (Passport or Birth Certificate) or Green Card
- Most recent income tax
- 1 pay check stub within the last 60 days, if working
- Proof of pregnancy (if necessary)
- Proof of child care (if necessary)
Application assistance available Monday through Friday from 9am-12pm
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For more information please visit or call VN TeamWork from
9am - 6pm Mon - Fri:
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VN TeamWork
11210 Bellaire Blvd.
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 495-8936
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