For those families who have a higher income, the fee may rise to $18.  Some families, depending on their financial status, will need to pay a small co-payment whenever they receive care, but low-income families rarely have a co-pay at all. 

Private care health insurance companies provide CHIP to Texans eligible for coverage.  It covers hospitalization, surgery, x-rays, therapy, prescriptions, mental health, substance abuse, emergency room care, dental and eye exams, and immunizations. 

Can I enroll my children into the program if I am a non-custodial parent who has been ordered to provide health insurance for my kids?  No.  The federal guidelines state that the children must be living with the person who enrolls them in the program.

If your family makes too much money to qualify for Medicaid, log on to  and find out how you can increase your child’s protection by signing them up for your state’s federally funded program.