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Dell Children’s Health Plan is more than just a plan—it’s the best 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 local doctors and clinics conveniently close by.

With Dell Children’s Health Plan, parents can choose among 1200 primary care doctors in Central Texas.

It's all part of the plan.

More than 1,200 primary care doctors
More than 3,500 specialists
Coverage of your kids from newborn to age 20, so they are supported throughout childhood
Special care for pregnant women and new moms

Members of CHIP and STAR Medicaid can join Dell Children's Health Plan.

How to join Dell Children’s Health Plan

If your children already have CHIP or STAR Medicaid 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 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 Medicaid, 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 512-324-DCHP (3247), email DCHPCommunityOutreach@ascension.org, or visit DellChildrensHealthPlan.com to learn more about the best local care in Central Texas.

Dell Children’s Health Plan is for newborns through age 20 as well as pregnant and new moms.

Who can join Dell Children’s Health Plan?

We serve CHIP and STAR Medicaid-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

Dell Children’s Health Plan benefits to help you through your pregnancy and as a new mom including prenatal visits.

To qualify for CHIP or STAR Medicaid, 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.

CHIP and STAR Medicaid cover eye exams and glasses. Dell Children’s Health Plan offers extra vision benefits.

Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and STAR Medicaid 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 STAR Medicaid or CHIP.

Family Members (Adults plus children)	Monthly Family Income**
Family Members (Adults plus children)	Medicaid	CHIP
1*	$1,616	$2,443
2	$2,186	$3,304
3	$2,756	$4,165
4	$3,325	$5,025
5	$3,895	$5,886
6	$4,465	$6,747
7	$5,035	$7,608
8	$5,604	$8,469
For each additional person add:	$570	$861

*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.

Dell Children's Health Plan provides care for large and small Central Texas families

As a member of Dell Children’s Health Plan, you get all of the coverage and benefits that come with the CHIP or STAR Medicaid programs.

Enjoy rewarding benefits with Dell Children's Health Plan

CHIP and STAR Medicaid benefits

Below is a list of standard CHIP and STAR Medicaid benefits that help you and your family live healthier, more rewarding lives:

Choice of doctors, 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 Medicaid benefits

Value-added services offered by Dell Children’s Health Plan

Gift cards for wellness visits, checkups, vaccines and more
Hays County YMCA memberships
$50 credit each semester for Boys & Girls Club memberships (ages 5–19)
Planet Fitness memberships
Overnight and spring break camps
Rewards for good grades and attendance

Vision extras: $100 for contacts and $100 for upgraded lenses and frames
Up to $500 each year for dental services
Safety extras like a free booster seat and bike helmet
Free annual school or sports physical
Extra services just for pregnant and new moms
And more!

Limitations and restrictions may apply.

Special care for pregnant women and new moms

We’ve got pregnant and new moms covered with Dell Children’s Health Plan. Here are some special benefits for pregnant and new moms.

Convertible car seat
Extra dental benefits for pregnant CHIP members over age 18 and pregnant STAR members over age 20
Newborn care kit and breastfeeding support kit
Pregnancy classes and doula support

Rides to doctor visits and pregnancy, birthing, or pregnancy classes
Special Delivery program for high-risk pregnant members
And more!

Need help applying or have questions?

Contact us at 512-324-DCHP (3247), email DCHPCommunityOutreach@ascension.org, or visit DellChildrensHealthPlan.com to learn more about the best local care in Central Texas.