CHIP and TP 43, TP 44 and TP 48

When individuals come to a local eligibility office to inquire about health insurance for their child(ren), the front desk clerk must:

explain the ways to submit an application as outlined in A-113, Application Requests and Submissions ; and

explain that the Medicaid application process provides that if a child is found ineligible for Medicaid based on income, HHSC will test the child for CHIP and, if eligible, the Enrollment Broker will send an enrollment packet to the household.