We currently cover approximately 400,000 kids, teens, pregnant women, and adults through STAR Medicaid, CHIP and CHIP Perinatal. Since 2008, Texas Children’s Health Plan has held the number one total market share in member enrollment for combined CHIP and STAR.

Texas Children’s Health Plan offers STAR Medicaid, CHIP and CHIP Perinatal in more than 20 counties in the including Austin, Brazoria, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Matagorda, Montgomery, Waller and Wharton in the Harris Service Area. The Jefferson service area encompasses Chambers, Hardin, Jasper, Jefferson, Liberty, Newton, Orange, Polk, San Jacinto, Tyler and Walker.

We host events for the community such as:

• Back-to-school events that provide health screenings, immunizations and backpacks
• Local health fairs
• Events with community-based organizations and/or government officials
• Application assistance for families who need help applying for health coverage

In addition, Texas Children’s Health Plan addressed the shortage of primary care medical needs for the Medicaid and CHIP populations by designing two state-of-the-art facilities called The Center for Children and Women. The Center for Children and Women is a patient and family-centered medical home for Texas Children’s Health Plan members.

The Center for Children and Women is located in the Greenspoint area, with a second location in Southwest Houston. The facilities offer in-house services such as behavioral health, optometry, radiology, speech therapy, and dentistry. The Center for Children and Women is open 7 days a week with extended hours. Patients and families can have all their medical needs met on the same and in the same location, eliminating the need for multiple appointments.