Amerigroup is now Wellpoint. New name. Same commitment to you.
Low- or no-cost health insurance for kids
Nothing is more important than keeping your kids healthy. We offer health-care benefits to children in Texas through the STAR (Medicaid) and CHIP programs. We also offer extra benefits just for our members.
What you get with Wellpoint
Choose your child’s doctor from the thousands in our plan, including many specialists. Your child can even visit a doctor through live video on your computer or smartphone with LiveHealth Online. It’s an easy way to get care anytime without leaving home.
Well-child visits are one of the best ways to help protect your child’s health. You won’t pay anything for these visits or the immunizations they need to stay healthy.
Your child’s benefits include hospital, urgent and emergency care.
Benefits include a wide range of prescription and some over-the-counter (OTC) drugs. We also offer home delivery services.
Your child gets dental benefits, like exams and cleanings, through a separate dental managed care organization.
Healthy eyes are an important part of good overall health. Your child’s vision benefits include eye exams and eyeglasses, if needed.
Health issues come up when you least expect them. You can get fast, free medical advice from a registered nurse anytime, day or night.
Wellpoint offers extra benefits just for our members! These include:
- Up to $50 per semester for a Boys & Girls Club membership for kids ages 6-18
- Free sports or school physical
- Rewards for doing healthy activities like getting certain checkups or treatments
- Allergy-free pillow cover for members with asthma ages 20 and younger
You can find a full list of extra benefits and specific benefit details, including exclusions and limitations in the member handbook. Visit the Wellpoint website for a copy.
Do you qualify?
Your child may qualify if:
Your child is age 18 or younger
Your monthly income is less than the amount below
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*Youth up to age 20 may qualify for Medicaid in some cases. Parents and related caretakers may also qualify. View income limits for parents and caretakers.
Our doctors
We work with thousands of doctors to make getting medical care easy. Use our search tool to see all of the providers in our plan.
Enrollment in STAR (Medicaid) and CHIP is year-round. You can apply at any time.
Apply in one of these ways:
Go to Your Texas Benefits to apply online
Call 2-1-1 (TTY) toll-free Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Central time
Print or request a paper form and submit by mail
Visit a Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) benefits office or find a community partner near you
Names, birth dates and Social Security numbers (or document numbers for any legal immigrants who need insurance)
Job and income information, including: Unemployment benefits, Social Security benefits, pensions, retirement income, rental income, alimony received, etc.
Citizenship or immigration status
Tax filing information
Deductions like alimony paid, self-employment expenses, school expenses, etc.
Current health insurance information, if any
Choose Wellpoint as your child's health plan
After your child is approved, you will get an enrollment packet in the mail from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC).
You can choose Wellpoint by calling 1-800-964-2777 (TTY 711).
Does your child already have STAR and want to switch to Wellpoint?
You can change your child's health plan at any time!
Call the Texas STAR Program Helpline at 1-800-964-2777 (TTY 711).
Have questions or need help joining?
Call the STAR/CHIP Helpline at 1-800-964-2777 (TTY 711),
Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Central time.
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