Texas CHIP Member Resources Do you qualify for Texas CHIP? CHIP is a health insurance plan for children under the age of 19. It is for families who earn too much money to qualify for Texas Medicaid programs and cannot afford to buy private insurance. We offer you easy-to-access resources to help you achieve your health goals. If you have any questions, call Member Services toll-free at 1.888.760.2600. Apply for Texas CHIP Get Started 24-Hour Nurse Advice Hotline Community Members can get medical help from a healthcare professional 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Nurse Help Line for all Members to help Members decide where to go to get the care needed. The nurses also provide health education, nurse-initiated follow-up, and network referrals. Call the Nurse Help Line before going to the emergency room, unless it is an emergency. A nurse will answer your health care questions and help you get the care you need. Get help in English or Spanish. You can also ask for an interpreter. Call our Nurse Advice Line at no cost. 24 hours a day 7 days a week. 1.888.332.2730 TDD: 7-1-1 Our nurses can tell you what you can do at home or which care option you need. Doctor Decision Guide Where should you go for medical care? Primary Care Doctor: Go for most of your medical needs. Gets to know your health needs to keep you well. Some reasons to visit: Common illnesses like cough, fever, and sore throat Annual wellness checkup Lingering health problem that has lasted more than two weeks Routine visits for ongoing illnesses like diabetes Urgent Care Center: Treats certain health issues right away to keep from getting worse. Some reasons to visit: Stitches Broken bones Flu or sinus infection Emergency Room: Saves life and limb, go only in an emergency. Some reasons to visit: Heart attack Stroke Severe head or eye injuries Wound that will not stop bleeding Aunt Bertha Search for free or reduced cost services like medical care, food, job training, and more. Count on Working Life Forward Resources to connect you to people and programs in your area that can help make life easier, safer and just plain better. Enter your zip code to start your search. Search for services in your zip code here CHIP PLAN OVERVIEW UNDERSTANDING INSURANCE HOW TO APPLY MEMBER RESOURCES MEMBER RIGHTS & FORMS GENERAL INFORMATION CONTACT US Community Health Choice Texas, Inc. 2636 South Loop West, Suite 125 Houston, TX 77054 CONNECT WITH US Copyright 2021 Community Health Choice. All Rights Reserved. Sitemap Privacy Statement Legal Disclaimer Code of Conduct Fraud and Waste Abuse Office of Inspector General Adobe Acrobat Reader