Children's Medicaid (STAR)

Children's Medicaid is a health care program that provides free health coverage for children in low-income families through the STAR program.

To get Children's Medicaid, a child must be:
• 18 years old or younger (In some cases, children with disabilities who are 19 or 20 years old can get Medicaid.);
• a Texas resident;
• a U.S. citizen or qualified non-citizen; and
• in a family that meets the income guidelines,

Services Covered by Children's Medicaid
Members in the Children’s Medicaid program can get services like:
• Regular checkups at the doctor and dentist
• Medicine and vaccines
• Hospital care and services
• X-rays and lab tests
• Vision and hearing care
• Access to medical specialists and mental health care
• Treatment of special health needs and pre-existing conditions
• Nonemergency Medical Transportation

These services are provided by health plans. If your child gets Medicaid, you will choose a health plan from the ones available in your service area.