Medicaid / CHIP

At Westside Pediatrics in Katy, Texas, we're proud to provide accessible, high-quality pediatric care to families covered by Medicaid and CHIP (Children's Health Insurance Program). Our board-certified pediatricians currently accept:

• Community Health Choice Medicaid (STAR)
• Community Health Choice CHIP

Children enrolled in either of these plans have full access to the same comprehensive care we provide all of our patients — from well-child checkups and vaccinations to sick visits, physicals, ADHD care, and more.
Not sure which Medicaid or CHIP plan your child has, or think you might be on a different plan?

Call our office — our team can check your coverage and help you switch to Community Health Choice in just a few minutes.

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Does Westside Pediatrics accept Medicaid and CHIP?

Yes. We accept Community Health Choice Medicaid and Community Health Choice CHIP for patients in Katy and the surrounding Houston area. If your child is enrolled in either plan, you can schedule an appointment with our board-certified pediatricians right away.

What is the difference between Medicaid and CHIP?

Medicaid and CHIP are both state-run programs that provide low-cost or no-cost health coverage for children, but they're designed for slightly different families:

• Medicaid is generally for children in households with very low incomes
• CHIP is for children in households that earn too much to qualify for Medicaid but still need help affording health coverage

Both programs cover the same essential pediatric services — checkups, immunizations, sick visits, and more — so your child receives the care they need either way.

Which Medicaid and CHIP plans does Westside Pediatrics accept?

We are in-network with:

• Community Health Choice Medicaid
• Community Health Choice CHIP

If your child is enrolled in one of these plans, you're all set — just give us a call to schedule.

What if my child has a different Medicaid or CHIP plan?

Medicaid and CHIP coverage in Texas is administered through several different managed care plans, and families are assigned — or can choose — a plan when they enroll. If your child is currently on a plan other than Community Health Choice, we may not be able to see them under that specific plan, but that's an easy fix.

Texas allows families to switch their child's Medicaid or CHIP managed care plan, and you're not locked in. Our team can walk you through your options and get the switch started with a quick phone call.

How do I switch my child's plan to Community Health Choice?

It's simpler than most parents expect. When you call our office, our team will:

1. Look up your child's current Medicaid or CHIP enrollment
2. Walk you through switching to Community Health Choice Medicaid or CHIP
3. Get your child's first appointment on the calendar

Most families can get this started in just a couple of minutes over the phone — no separate paperwork or website logins required on your end.

What pediatric services are covered under Medicaid and CHIP at Westside Pediatrics?

Children covered by Community Health Choice Medicaid or CHIP can access the full range of services we offer, including:

• Well-child checkups and physicals
• Sick visits
• Vaccinations and immunizations
• Newborn care
• ADHD evaluation and management
• Allergy care
• Child psychology and behavioral health support

Get Started with Medicaid or CHIP at Westside Pediatrics

Whether your child is already enrolled in Community Health Choice Medicaid or CHIP, or you're not sure which plan they have, our team is here to help. Call our office today — we'll verify your coverage, help with any plan changes if needed, and get your child scheduled with one of our board-certified pediatricians.