When you apply for Medicaid or CHIP, you might wait up to 45 days before learning if your application is approved. If you do not get approved, it’s good to have a backup plan. Getting coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace is one way to plan ahead. What is the Marketplace? The Marketplace is a website where you can shop and sign up for health insurance. It was created as part of the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. Plans cover doctor visits, prescription drugs, hospital stay...
All Medicaid members must submit a renewal application every 12 months to continue receiving benefits. If you are receiving Texas Medicaid benefits, please respond promptly to requests from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC) to avoid a lapse in your coverage. ( Click here to learn how to update your contact information with Texas HHSC.) See below for some common questions and answers about Medicaid renewal. How do I know if I need to renew my Medicaid coverage? Be on the lookout...
Attention, PCHP members! If you have a STAR (Medicaid) or CHIP plan, it’s important to make sure that Texas Health & Human Services (HHSC) has your current contact information on file. If the information is not current, you will miss important updates regarding the expiration of your healthcare coverage. The best way to give them your current information is with a Your Texas Benefits (YTB) account – it’s easy to use and only takes a few minutes to set up. With your YTB account, you can: Up...
It’s a good idea to review your health insurance needs on a yearly basis. If you’ve had any major life changes recently, you may want to update your coverage. You might be pregnant and need help with doctor bills. Maybe you've lost your job—and your health insurance. Your employer might be raising the amount you have to “pitch in” for insurance, doctor visits or medication. If you want help with health care costs, help is here. You and your family might be able to receive free or low-cost health care th...
Are you a current Medicaid or CHIP member? If so, you must renew your coverage every 12 months to keep your benefits. Renewing takes less time than submitting a new application – but it’s still important to be prepared. Take action now – and save time later! Make sure that Texas Health & Human Services (HHSC) has your current mailing address, phone number, and email address so you can get important updates about your coverage. The easiest way to do this is by setting up an account with Your Texas Be...