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Is CHIP Perinatal the same as Medicaid?
Medicaid provides health coverage to low-income pregnant women during pregnancy and up to two months after the birth of the baby. CHIP Perinatal provides similar coverage for women who can’t get Medicaid and don’t have health insurance.
What is CHIP Perinate?
CHIP perinatal coverage provides care to unborn children of pregnant women who are not eligible for Medicaid and who have household income up to 202 percent of the federal poverty income level (FPIL). Once born, the child will receive Medicaid or CHIP benefits, depending on their income.
How do I check the status of my CHIP in Texas?
How do I check on the status of my CHIP application? Call the CHIP program administrator at 1-877-543-7669.
Does Amerigroup offer chip in Texas?
Texas CHIP Benefits Your kids are your priority, and we want to help them get the care they need to stay healthy. Amerigroup offers CHIP in these service areas: Your child’s benefits include: Dental benefits are offered through a dental managed care organization. We’re about more than just doctor visits.
How do I contact Amerigroup by phone?
Call 1-866-696-0710, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central time. Need help joining Amerigroup? Call 1-800-964-2777 (TTY 711 or 1-800-735-2989), Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Central time.
Does Amerigroup offer health insurance for my kids?
Your kids are your priority, and we want to help them get the care they need to stay healthy. CHIP is the Children’s Health Insurance Program that offers low- or no-cost health-care benefits for kids. To be eligible for CHIP benefits through Amerigroup, your child (ren) must live in our service area and be:
How do I schedule a ride with Amerigroup?
Amerigroup will use our transportation vendor, Access2Care, to arrange all travel. To schedule a ride or find out the status of your ride, call the NEMT Services line and “Where’s My Ride?” line at the number below based on your membership type: • STAR: 833-721-8184 (TTY 711) • STAR+PLUS: 844-867-2837 (TTY 711)