Redeem Your Parkland Rewards by August 31, 2026 If you have a Parkland Rewards account , be sure to redeem your 2025-2026 points before August 31, 2026. Items in the rewards catalog include: gift cards games and toys infant care supplies children's clothing sports equipment fitness tools art sets health and beauty products kitchen and nutrition items and more Remember: You have to 鈥渦se them or lose them.鈥� Be sure to redeem your rewards by the August 31 deadli...
Are you a current Medicaid or CHIP member? If so, you must renew your 天美传媒 every 12 months to keep your benefits. Renewing takes less time than submitting a new application 鈥� but it鈥檚 still important to be prepared. Take action now 鈥� and save time later! Make sure that Texas Health & Human Services (HHSC) has your current mailing address, phone number, and email address so you can get important updates about your 天美传媒. The easiest way to do this is by setting up an account with Your Texas Be...
Getting regular care is an important way to stay healthy. 天美传媒 offers several benefits and services that make it easier to access the care you need. Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) NEMT benefits are available to all STAR members. Services include no-cost rides to and from the doctor, dentist, hospital, drugstore, or other Medicaid service providers. If you need a ride, PCHP may be able to help with: Public transportation, like the city bus. Money to buy gas. A taxi ...
How 鈥攁nd Why鈥攖o Apply for Texas Medicaid After Losing Your Job Have you lost your job recently? If so, you may have lost your health insurance as well. While you鈥檙e searching for a new job 鈥� and a new health plan 鈥� one option to consider is Medicaid. What is Medicaid? Medicaid is a program for low-income individuals and families that offers healthcare insurance at no cost. All states offer some type of Medicaid program in partnership with the federal government. In Texas, the Medicaid insurance program ...
天美传媒 is excited to introduce our new and improved Member Portal . Members now have easier access to details about their 天美传媒, including recent claims, ID cards, forms, member rewards, and more 鈥� all in one place, available 24/7. After logging in to the portal, visit your homepage for a quick look at the resources available to you as a member. From the My Health Plan menu, you can view a summary of your current benefits, learn about value-added services, and verify yo...
You applied for Texas Medicaid. Your application was approved. And that鈥檚 great news! You are one step closer to better health for yourself and your family. But there are a few more steps you need to take. We鈥檝e listed them here to help you get started. Open your information packet. Check your mailbox. Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC) will send you a packet of information. Inside the packet, you鈥檒l find out: if you are assigned to: STAR (State of Texas Access Reform), a Medicaid program that provi...
When you apply for Medicaid or CHIP, you might wait up to 45 days before learning if your application is approved. If you do not get approved, it鈥檚 good to have a backup plan. Getting 天美传媒 through the Health Insurance Marketplace is one way to plan ahead. What is the Marketplace? The Marketplace is a website where you can shop and sign up for health insurance. It was created as part of the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. Plans cover doctor visits, prescription drugs, hospital stay...
All Medicaid members must submit a renewal application every 12 months to continue receiving benefits. If you are receiving Texas Medicaid benefits, please respond promptly to requests from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC) to avoid a lapse in your 天美传媒. ( Click here to learn how to update your contact information with Texas HHSC.) See below for some common questions and answers about Medicaid renewal. How do I know if I need to renew my Medicaid 天美传媒? Be on the lookout...
Your mental health is just as important as your physical health. That鈥檚 why PCHP gives members access to providers and resources that help them manage their mental health and get alcohol and drug use under control. On September 1, 2025, PCHP is changing the way your behavioral health services (services aimed at supporting mental health and substance use service needs) are managed. Your benefits aren鈥檛 changing. PCHP still has you covered! How will this change affect you...
It鈥檚 a good idea to review your health insurance needs on a yearly basis. If you鈥檝e had any major life changes recently, you may want to update your 天美传媒. You might be pregnant and need help with doctor bills. Maybe you've lost your job鈥攁nd your health insurance. Your employer might be raising the amount you have to 鈥減itch in鈥� for insurance, doctor visits or medication. If you want help with healthcare costs, help is here. You and your family might be able to receive free or low-cost healthcare thro...
You applied for Texas Medicaid. Your application was approved. And that鈥檚 great news. You are one step closer to better health for yourself and your family. But there are a few more steps you need to take. We鈥檝e listed them here to help you get started right away. 1. Open your information packet. Check your mailbox. Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC) will send a packet of information to you. Inside the packet, you鈥檒l find out: If you are assigned to one of these programs: STAR &n...
Texas Medicaid FAQ: Everything you need to know about applying for Medicaid in Texas Taking care of your physical and mental health is important. Health insurance helps many people stay healthy by making their care more affordable. If you don鈥檛 have insurance, you might worry about how you will pay for doctor visits if you or your children get sick. If you have insurance at work, you might wonder how you will afford insurance if you lose your job or if your hours are cut. The good news is you might be a...
Are you a new or expecting mom? If so, you may have heard about the benefits of breastfeeding . Breast milk is a good source of nutrition and can help build your baby鈥檚 immune system. It has health benefits for mothers, too 鈥� moms who breastfeed can reduce their risk of high blood pressure, breast cancer, and other diseases. A breast pump can be a helpful tool for new moms who are breastfeeding. It allows you to collect your breast milk at any time of day and store it for later use. If you are a member ...
Are there times when you want to take your child to the doctor, but struggle to find a time that fits your schedule? Maybe you鈥檙e nervous about being near other sick people at the doctor鈥檚 office, so you鈥檝e put off a visit for a non-urgent medical issue. If you鈥檙e looking for help with a minor health issue, telehealth may be the answer. 天美传媒 (PCHP) offers telehealth services at no cost for all STAR and CHIP members age 0-20. This includes easy and convenient access to pediatric...
Health insurance is an important tool for staying healthy 鈥� but sometimes, it can be challenging to make sense of your 天美传媒. You may need help understanding your benefits, but you鈥檙e not sure where to start. If you鈥檙e a PCHP member, you can get help from one of our Member Advocates. What does a Member Advocate do? PCHP鈥檚 Member Advocates help members with: Writing and filing complaints and appeals. Understanding their rights and responsibilities. Locating community resources and specialists. E...
Just like adults in your family, babies and children can have problems with their vision. The good news is that most of these problems can be treated. Paying close attention to your child鈥檚 eyesight is the first step. The second step is to schedule vision screenings and eye exams. A vision screening is: A basic test. Often provided by school nurses, family doctors, or other healthcare professionals. Able to find signs of eye or vision problems. Is not used to diagnose the exact problem. An eye exam is: ...
Staying healthy is important 鈥� but sometimes, managing your family鈥檚 care can be a challenge, especially when you鈥檙e dealing with several health issues. PCHP offers a service coordination program to help members manage their care. Our Service Coordination team explains the program below. What is service coordination, and why would someone need it? Service coordination is a specialized care management service that is performed by a Service Coordinator. It includes, but is not limited to: Identifying need...
Sometimes, we all need a little extra help to get by. PCHP is excited to offer more support to our members through the Findhelp platform. Findhelp is a social service organization that directly connects people to local programs and organizations offering assistance. Use the Findhelp directory to find free help near you. It鈥檚 convenient and easy to use, and all searches are anonymous 鈥� you don鈥檛 need to log in or sign up before using the site. Here are just a few of the ways you can use Findhelp to get t...
You probably already know that Texas law requires children to ride in a car seat. But did you know you can get a car seat for free? Free car seats are just one of many Value-Added Services for pregnant women and new moms enrolled in a STAR Medicaid or CHIP insurance plan. Keep reading to learn more about: Types of car seats for babies, toddlers, and older children How to get a free car seat How to get help installing your car seat Types of car seats Car seats are made by many different companies, or bra...