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Healthcare Resource Page

 

WIC is a nutrition program that offers:

  • Healthy food options
  • One-on-one nutrition counseling
  • Recipes and cooking demonstrations
  • Breastfeeding support

Who qualifies?
Pregnant women or breast-feeding women
Children under 5 years of age

Call WIC at 1-800-942-3678

 

What is Medicaid or CHIPS? 

  • Healthcare for children that are low income or have a disability
  • Provides a variety of medical and dental services, such as doctor visits, dental visits, and medications. 

Who Qualifies?

  • Children under 18
  • Texas resident and US citizen
  • Low-income families and some children with disabilities

Income Guidelines

Family size Income/Monthly
1 $1,451
2 $1,931
3 $2,408
4 $2,904
5 $3,401
6 $3,897
 
 
Healthcare.gov is a health insurance marketplace. The site contains affordable insurance plans. 
 
  • Affordable care act allows families with limited resources to have access to healthcare.
  • Open enrollment starts November 1, 2020 to December 15, 2020
 

Contact us today with any questions.

Head Start Health Staff (806)677-5353