Limitations and restrictions may apply.
We've got you covered with a local health plan.
Dell Children’s Health Plan is more than just a plan—it’s 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 extensive providers and clinics conveniently close by.
It is all part of the plan.
- More than 1,200 primary care providers
- More than 3,500 specialists
- Coverage of your kids from newborn to age 20, so they are supported throughout childhood
- Special superior care for pregnant women and new moms
How to join Dell Children’s Health Plan
If your children already have CHIP or STAR 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 (TTY 7-1-1) 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, you can apply online at YourTexasBenefits.com, by calling 2-1-1, option 2, or by printing and mailing your application.
Need help applying or have questions?
Contact us at 1-512-324-DCHP (3247), email DCHPCommunityOutreach@ascension.org, or visit DellChildrensHealthPlan.com to learn more about the best local care in Central Texas.
Who can join Dell Children’s Health Plan?
We serve CHIP and STAR eligible individuals, including newborns up to age 20, and pregnant or new moms who live in these Central Texas counties:
- Bastrop
- Burnet
- Caldwell
- Fayette
- Hays
- Lee
- Travis
- Williamson
To qualify for CHIP or STAR, a child must be:
- Age 18 or younger. Children up to age 20 can qualify for Medicaid in some cases.
- A Texas resident.
- A U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident. The parent’s immigration status does not matter.
*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 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 CHIP or STAR.
| Family members (adults plus children) |
Monthly family income** | |
|---|---|---|
| Medicaid | CHIP | |
| 1* | $1,735 | $2,622 |
| 2 | $2,345 | $3,543 |
| 3 | $2,954 | $4,464 |
| 4 | $3,564 | $5,386 |
| 5 | $4,173 | $6,307 |
| 6 | $4,783 | $7,228 |
| 7 | $5,393 | $8,149 |
| 8 | $6,002 | - |
| For each additional person add: | $610 | $922 |
*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.
Enjoy rewarding benefits with Dell Children's Health Plan
CHIP and STAR benefits
Below is a list of standard CHIP and STAR benefits that help you and your family live healthier, more rewarding lives with extensive services:
- Extensive choice of providers, regular checkups and office visits
- Access to medical specialists and mental health care
- Prescription drugs
- Vaccines
- Hospital care and services
- Medical supplies
- X-rays
- Lab tests
- Treatment of special health needs
- Treatment of pre-existing conditions
- Dentist visits
- Teeth cleanings and fillings
- Eye exams and glasses
- Prenatal and postpartum visits
- Labor and delivery costs
- Plus more CHIP and STAR benefits
Value-added services offered by Dell Children’s Health Plan
- Gift cards for wellness visits, checkups, vaccines and more
- Membership at participating YMCA locations for members through age 14
- Planet Fitness membership for members ages 15 years and older
- Overnight summer and spring break camps at El Ranchito
- Rewards for good grades and attendance
- Up to $100 every two years toward upgraded eyeglass lenses and frames or contact lenses
- Allergy-free pillow cover and mattress cover (once every 12 months)
- One sports or school physical every 12 months for members through age 18
- Access to NeuroFlow online or app tool. For members 18 years and older
- And more!
Special care for pregnant women and new moms
Dell Children’s Health Plan provides support for pregnant and new moms.
- A convertible car seat for completing six prenatal visits
- Up to $500 for dental checkups, X-rays, cleanings, fillings and extractions each year for CHIP Perinate pregnant members age 19 and older and STAR pregnant members age 21 and older
- Pregnancy and birthing classes now available live or self-paced online
- Doula support and home visits before, during and after delivery**
- Fresh food delivery after baby is born**
- Help getting a ride
- And more!
Limitations and restrictions may apply.
**Does not apply to CHIP Perinate members.
Need help applying or have questions?
Contact us at 1-512-324-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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