If you have private insurance through a family member’s employer that covers the Medicaid recipient, HIPP will pay the insurance’s Monthly Premium.
Why does this work?
- It saves Medicaid money – because private insurance pays first.
- It saves YOU money – by paying the premium for the whole family.
The process:
- Fill out this short application.
- Fax 3 things to HIPP – fax 1-866-409-1188
- HIPP application
- Insurance Summary of Benefits
- Employer’s Rate Sheet (showing cost each month for the insurance)
- Call to check on your application – 1-800-440-0493
More information available at GetHippTexas.com.
Factors they will consider:
- Does it cover at least 60% on most items (Inpatient coverage, Outpatient coverage, Lab and X-ray coverage, Prescription coverage, Doctor visits)?
- Does it cover an unlimited number of prescriptions?
- Does it have a lifetime maximum of over $500,000?
- Does it have an individual deductible of $1,000 or less?
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