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Primary Care Doctor, Urgent Care or Emergency Room? Choosing the Right Place for Care

December 20, 2024

Are you a CHIP or STAR (Medicaid) Community Member? This article is for our Marketplace Members. We have resources dedicated especially for you on The Sun. Click here >> × Primary Care Doctor, Urgent Care or Emergency Room? Choosing the Right Place for Care When you or a loved one are sick or injured, it’s not always easy to know where to go for help. In our latest video, Dr. Rachael Roberts, Community Associate Medical Director, talks about your options. She tells you when you should go to your Primary Care Provider (PCP), Urgent Care, or to the Emergency Room (ER). Click here to watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbZABN791aM Need an answer now? Here is a guide to help: Primary Care Provider (PCP): Your first stop for non-urgent needs like routine check-ups, managing

Tips for Taking Charge of Your Health!

December 10, 2024

Are you a CHIP or STAR (Medicaid) Community Member? This article is for our Marketplace Members. We have resources dedicated especially for you on The Sun. Click here >> × Dismiss this alert. Tips for Taking Charge of Your Health! Do you, or someone you know, live with a condition like diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, COPD, asthma, obesity, depression, cancer, arthritis, chronic kidney disease or another long-term medical condition. These are all chronic conditions, which means they stay with you, but they don’t have to control you. You can be in charge of your health! Here are some tips to help you manage your condition(s) and feel your best: Be on the same team as your doctor:Think of your doctor as your coach. Your doctor wants

Stay Healthy This Holiday Season

December 6, 2024

Are you a CHIP or STAR (Medicaid) Community Member? This article is for our Marketplace Members. We have resources dedicated especially for you on The Sun. Click here >> × Dismiss this alert. Stay Healthy This Holiday Season The holidays are here, and so is flu season. Protecting your health is the best gift you can give yourself and your loved ones. Getting your flu shot is safe, effective, and free with most health plans. It can also keep it from being as bad if you do end up getting sick. Want more tips to stay healthy this season? Watch this video from Dr. Rachael Roberts, Community Health Choice’s Associate Medical Director. In the video, Dr. Roberts shares some tips about how you can keep yourself healthy and enjoy the

Knowing Your Triggers: Identifying and Managing Asthma Triggers for Different Age Groups

December 3, 2024

Are you a CHIP or STAR (Medicaid) Community Member? This article is for our Marketplace Members. We have resources dedicated especially for you on The Sun. Click here >> × Dismiss this alert. Knowing Your Triggers: Identifying and Managing Asthma Triggers for Different Age Groups Asthma affects people of all ages, from young children to adults. One key to dealing with asthma is knowing the things that make your asthma worse. These things are often called asthma triggers. Here are some common asthma triggers and ways that you can manage them at every stage of life. What Are Asthma Triggers? Asthma triggers are things that irritate the airways and make it hard to breathe. When someone with asthma faces a trigger, their airways can swell, fill with mucus, and tighten.

STAR+PLUS Launching on September 1st!

August 29, 2024

We have some exciting news to share with you! On September 1, 2024, Community Health Choice will start offering STAR+PLUS, a Medicaid-managed care program. STAR+PLUS helps Texans with disabilities and those who are 65 and older get the healthcare they need to live a healthy life. Let’s take a look at what STAR+PLUS is all about and how it can help you or your loved ones. What is STAR+PLUS? STAR+PLUS is a Texas Medicaid program that serves older and disabled adults through the healthcare plan they choose. This program has many ways that it helps improve the quality of life for members. Here are some things that it can help with: Complete Care: Includes medical, behavioral health, and long-term services and supports. Help with Daily Life: Helps with things like

Teen Talk: Mood Swings or Something More?

August 14, 2024

Are you a CHIP or STAR (Medicaid) Community Member? This article is for our Marketplace Members. We have resources dedicated especially for you on The Sun. Click here >> × Dismiss this alert. Teen Talk: Mood Swings or Something More? Being a teenager can be tough. Between school stress, friend drama, and changing hormones, it’s no wonder their moods can swing like a pendulum. But how do you know when it’s just normal teenage angst or something more serious, like depression? Spotting the Signs: How can you tell the difference between normal teenage mood swings and depression? Here are some red flags that may signal depression in your teenager: Sadness that won’t go away: Feeling down for a couple of days is normal. Weeks of sadness, with little to no happy

Understanding APTC

March 21, 2023

Understanding APTC The Advance Premium Tax Credit (APTC) is a tax credit that was introduced as part of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) to help make healthcare coverage more affordable for Americans. The APTC is available to individuals and families who purchase health insurance through the Health Insurance Marketplace. In this blog post, we will explore what APTC is, how it works, and its impact on the healthcare system. What is APTC? APTC is a tax credit that helps lower the cost of health insurance premiums for people who meet certain income requirements. The credit is based on a person’s projected income for the year, and it can be applied to the monthly insurance premium to reduce the amount owed. The amount of the credit is based on a sliding

“Rebuilding Juntas”: Community Helps Houston Families and Seniors

October 10, 2022

Are you a CHIP or STAR (Medicaid) Community Member? This article is for our Marketplace Members. We have resources dedicated especially for you on The Sun. Click here >> × Dismiss alert Community Health Choice volunteers partnered with Rebuilding Together Houston during Hispanic American Heritage Month for “Rebuilding Juntas.” The primary focus was helping seniors and families rebuild homes damaged during severe weather events. More than a dozen Community volunteers helped restore a home in the Harrisburg area east of downtown Houston. We’re grateful to Rebuilding Together Houston for their leadership, and the opportunity to help families and senior citizens in the Houston area. Previous Next

Community Says Yes Again

November 9, 2021

Are you a CHIP/STAR Community Member? This resource is for our Marketplace Members, but we have lots of resources dedicated especially for our CHIP and STAR (Medicaid) Members and their families at The Sun Newsletter. Click here to access resources and information from The Sun. × Dismiss alert Five Reasons Why Former Community Health Members Should Re-Enroll Now Former Marketplace Members, we miss you! We’re now offering more affordable health plan options. Depending on your income and family size, you may qualify for extra savings by as much as $85 per person, per month! Community Health Choice is still your local, nonprofit health plan with real customer service from people who care about you and your family. Give us a look! We want to be your health insurance plan again. Say “YES” and

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