A new program can increase the state's contribution to health care premiums for eligible children of employees. SKIP will provide supplemental premium benefits to families of eligible state employees. Eligibility is to be determined by a third party administrator, Birch and Davis.
Applicants are to apply directly with that company.
Neither Blinn College nor ERS will determine program eligibility. Applications are available now in the Personnel Office. The SKIP program will begin September 1. Application for the program can begin at this time. Who meet eligibility criteria according to family income and size, Who are not eligible for Medicaid, Who are U.S. citizens or legal residents, and Who have UGIP-eligible children under age 19 living with them in Texas.