Do I Qualify?

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At El Paso Health, we want to help you apply for Medicaid/CHIP.


To apply for CHIP/Medicaid, please visit www.yourtexasbenefits.com or call 2-1-1 or 1-877-541-7905

Once you apply for Medicaid (STAR), STAR+PLUS or CHIP, you will get an enrollment package. You will need to call the Medicaid and CHIP Help Line to get assistance with enrolling.

CHIP/Medicaid Helpline – 1-800-964-2777
STAR+PLUS Helpline – 1-877-782-6440

You pay nothing for STAR+PLUS benefits except the monthly applied income amount you pay to the Nursing Facility.

Need Help?

If you would like our assistance with an application you can call or drop by our office and make an appointment. That is the benefit of having a local health plan!

1145 Westmoreland Dr.
El Paso, TX 79925

We are open from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Monday thru Friday.

Call 915-532-3778

Toll Free at 1-877-532-3778
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Who can qualify Medicaid and CHIP?
  • Age 18 or younger (some children up to 20 years of age may qualify for Medicaid).
  • A Texas resident.
  • A U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
Who can apply?
  • Any adult who lives more than half the time with an uninsured child may apply. This includes parents, stepparents, grandparents, other relatives, legal guardians, or adult brothers or sisters.
  • Anyone age 19 or younger who lives on their own can apply.
  • A pregnant person of any age can apply for CHIP perinatal services for her unborn child or apply for Medicaid.
What if I am not a U.S. citizen or Legal Resident?
The citizenship or legal status of the parents is a question that is not asked. Only the child must be a U.S. citizen or a permanent legal resident in Texas to be considered for CHIP/Medicaid services.You can use the chart below to see if your child may qualify for CHIP or Medicaid services. Find your family size on the left. The chart shows the maximum monthly and annual income amount to qualify for either Medicaid or CHIP.

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Medicaid Income Guidelines – Texas
Find your family size on the May Qualify For Children’s Medicaid chart. Is the money your family makes the same or less than the monthly or yearly income? (Income is money you get paid before taxes are taken out.) If so, your children might get Medicaid.
May Qualify For Children’s Medicaid chart
Family Member (Adults plus children)
Monthly Family Income
Maximum Income Per Year
1*
$1,670
$28,869
2
$2,266
$39,046
3
$2,862
$49,223
4
$3,458
$59,400
5
$4,055
$69,578
6
$4,651
$79,755
7
$5,247
$89,932
8
$5,844
$100,109
*A family of one might be a child who does not live with a parent or other relative.
If your income is higher, your children might get CHIP if the money your family makes is the same or less than the monthly or yearly income shown in the May Qualify For CHIP chart below.

Children of families that earn higher incomes may also qualify in some cases.
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CHIP Income Guidelines – Texas
If your income is higher, your children might get CHIP if the money your family makes is the same or less than the monthly or yearly income shown in the May Qualify For CHIP chart. Children of families that earn higher incomes may also qualify in some cases.
May Qualify For CHIP chart
Family Member (Adults plus children)
Monthly Family Income
Maximum Income Per Year
1*
$2,523
$29,452
2
$3,424
$39,835
3
$4,425
$50,218
4
$5,226
$60,600
5
$6,128
$70,983
6
$6,128
$81,366
7
$7,930
$91,749
8
$8,832
$102,132
*A family of one might be a child who does not live with a parent or other relative.
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Who can qualify for STAR+PLUS?
  • Must be 21 years or older.
  • Be a U.S. citizen.
  • Have full Medicaid financial eligibility.
  • Must be a resident of Texas.
We look forward to helping you! Call us today! 915-532-3778 or 1-877-532-3778

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I qualified for government assisted health coverage.
How do I get an El Paso Health plan?
Once you apply for Medicaid (STAR), STAR+PLUS or CHIP, you will get an enrollment package. You will need to call the Medicaid and CHIP Help Line to get assistance with enrolling or changing your health plan.

Medicaid and CHIP Helpline
1-800-964-2777
TTY 711

STAR+PLUS Helpline
1-877-782-6440
TTY 771

Monday–Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Central Time. They also have weekend coverage.

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