Texas Tribune: Cook Children’s Health Plan Denied STAR & CHIP Managed Care Services Contract
Nearly 125,000 CCHP Members from low-income families could lose access to vital health care services and providers
For over 20 years, Cook Children's Health Plan (CCHP) has proudly served hundreds of thousands of families through the STAR/CHIP Managed Care Services Program. We were recently disappointed to learn that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) plans to exclude CCHP from the new STAR/CHIP contract starting in September 2025. 
This decision has the potential to disrupt health care for nearly 125,000 CCHP Members, including low-income families and children with complex medical needs.
We strongly disagree with this decision, believe it will jeopardize access to health care and could harm vulnerable children and families. And that’s why we are appealing the decision.
Important Information for CCHP Members:
· Your coverage is still active: Your health insurance with CCHP remains active for at least the next year and a half.
· Keep seeing your current doctors and other providers. Nothing has changed. You can continue seeing all your favorite doctors and specialists both at Cook Children's hospitals and clinics as well as our other network providers, just like always. Absolutely nothing will be different for you.
· If you are a STAR Kids Member, there have been no announced changes to that program.
· Share your experience as a CCHP member or ask questions here: CommunityMarketing@cookchildrens.org.
· Stay informed: Visit cookchildrens.org for updates.
Special thanks to The Texas Tribune for highlighting this important issue.
