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Extended Access to Healthcare for Women after Pregnancy

Date: 03/04/24

Starting March 1, 2024, Texas Medicaid is extending Medicaid coverage from two to 12 months for postpartum for eligible Medicaid and CHIP members. This change ensures that you and your baby have access to healthcare services for an extended period after your baby is born.

Eligible recipients include:

  • Individuals who are pregnant or become pregnant while enrolled in Medicaid or CHIP.* Coverage for these individuals will automatically be extended.
  • Individuals who were enrolled in Medicaid or CHIP while pregnant and are no longer pregnant but are still within their 12-month postpartum period. Women who transitioned from Medicaid or CHIP to Healthy Texas Women after their pregnancy ended and who are within their 12 months postpartum period will be reinstated to full Medicaid or CHIP coverage.
  • Individuals who received services while pregnant in Texas that would have been covered by Medicaid but who apply for Medicaid after their pregnancy ends. Medicaid applicants with unpaid medical bills can apply for coverage up to three months before their application month. This does not apply to CHIP applicants.
  • If you have unpaid medical bills within the last three months, you may be eligible to receive assistance. Please call 2-1-1 for more information.

You will have access to the full range of benefits offered for STAR and CHIP coverage, including:

  • Regular medical checkups.
  • Prescription drugs 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 needs and pre-existing conditions.

For more information, contact Member Services using Superior’s phone directory or call 2-1-1.

*This extension does not apply to CHIP Perinatal members.