Texas Medicaid and CHIP Renewal

Texas Health Insurance Plans

HEALTHfirst STAR Medicaid

Low-cost healthcare for pregnant women who are not eligible for Medicaid (STAR).

HEALTHfirst STAR Medicaid

KIDSfirst CHIP

KIDSfirst CHIP

Low-cost healthcare for children whose families earn too much money to be eligible for Medicaid (STAR).

KIDSfirst CHIP

KIDSfirst CHIP Perinate

KIDSfirst CHIP Perinate

Low-cost healthcare for pregnant women who are not eligible for Medicaid (STAR).

KIDSfirst CHIP Perinate

Didn’t get a packet? Visit YourTexasBenefits.com or call 2-1-1 to see if it’s time for you to renew.
NOTE: If you have Medicaid coverage (and not CHIP), you do not need to renew at this time.

    

hand holding member id cardCheck Your ID Card

When you became a member, PCHP sent you a Member Identification (ID)
Card in the mail. Your membership date is listed on the card.

Documents Needed

certificate of birth

Identification

Proof of your age (birth certificate or driver’s license) and citizenship.

tax return form

Income

Proof of all sources of income from the last 60 days (pay stubs or tax return, Social Security, and any other income).

utility bill example

Residence

Proof of you live in Texas (rent receipts or landlord statements, a copy of your mortgage, or utility bill)

You must provide all the information requested in the application. If you don’t, your coverage may be denied. Be sure to have these items ready when completing your application.

How Do I Renew My Benefits?

Submit your renewal form online.
Renew Online

Send renewal packet by Mail.
Form Help

Still have questions?
Call 2-1-1

The Texas HHSC will send a packet to you. This packet will include how to renew, when the packet is due and the renewal form.
If you have any questions, call 2-1-1.

Still Have Questions?

Find answers to frequently asked questions about CHIP renewal, timeframes, and more.

View CHIP Renewal FAQs