Health-care coverage is a very important part of getting our children the care they need. Keeping up with medical records and making sure that health insurance is covering your child’s claims are big tasks, especially while you’re busy finding the best possible medical care for your child. Don’t give up! Having health coverage is usually the best way to help with expensive medical costs. And programs like Medicaid, Health Insurance Premium Payment (HIPP) program, Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and others are there to help. 

HIPP is the Texas Medicaid program that helps families pay for employer-sponsored health insurance premiums. It is for families with at least 1 person who gets Medicaid. 

The Children with Special Health Care Needs Services Program helps children 20 and younger who have special health care needs and people with cystic fibrosis of any age improve their health, well-being and quality of life. 

Harris Health System accepts many major health insurance plans and most managed care plans. However, insurance plan coverage often changes, so check with your health insurance company for specific information regarding covered services. 

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