Extra Help for Families | Texas Children's Health Plan

Vision benefit: upgrade

Members ages 0-18 will automatically be enrolled for basic vision benefits. They have the option to receive $110 toward a frame upgrade or $90 toward contact lenses. How do I claim my extra benefit? Contact the vision vendor Envolve to schedule an eye exam. For help finding a vision...

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Extra Help Getting a Ride

Need help getting to your doctor’s appointment? We can help! Texas Children’s Health Plan partners with the Medicaid Transportation Program to make getting to your appointment fast and easy. When they can’t help, we step in and take care of you and your family. All transportation help is at...

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Dental Health Services

Adult members will automatically be enrolled for basic dental benefits. Benefits include a comprehensive oral exam, 2 routine exams every 12-month period, emergency exams, x-rays, fillings and routine extractions, and 2 cleanings annually. How do I claim my benefit? Members are...

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Diapers

Well-child checkups are the best way to make sure your baby is growing and developing in a healthy way. It is recommended that children get at least 6 well-child checks by the age of 15 months. When you complete your 5th (9-month) and 6th (12-month) Texas Health Steps well-child checks, we’...

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Caregiver Respite Care Services

Texas Children’s Health Plan understands that being a family caregiver for a special needs child is a heavy responsibility and is taxing both physically and emotionally. In support of these families, Texas Children’s Health Plan offers 24 hours of in-home respite services per year as an...

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Parent Training Class

Texas Children’s Health Plan understands that being a caregiver for a special needs child is a heavy responsibility, one that is taxing both physically and emotionally. Parent training classes can be critical in helping a caregiver understand the needs of their child as well as provide a...

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