CHIP Value-added Services

CHIP Value-added Services

Value-Added Services are effective September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024.

If you have any questions, call Member Services toll-free at 1.888.760.2600.

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24-Hour Advice Hotline

Nurse Help Line for all Members 24 hours per day to help Members decide where to go to get the care needed. The nurses also provide health education, nurse-initiated follow-up, and network referrals.

Transportation Services

Help getting a ride to a doctor’s visit.

Extra Vision Services

Eligible Members may elect to opt-out of the standard eyewear benefit and utilize $100 to use toward the purchase of non-standard eyeglasses OR contact lenses, including disposables and contact lens fitting fees every twelve (12) months, with the benefit period measured from the date of service. This is a total eyewear allowance that may be applied to the Member’s choice of eyeglass frame/lenses/lens options or to contact lenses in lieu of eyeglasses. Eyewear must have a prescription of at least + 0.50 diopter in at least one eye in order to qualify for coverage.

Sports and School Physicals

One each year for Members age 4 through 19.

Help for Members with Asthma

Asthma educational materials and one allergy-free pillowcase each year to Members enrolled in our Asthma Care Management Program. Member gets one pillowcase per year based on when Member received one before.

Health and Wellness Services

Up to $100 allowance towards an annual Baker Ripley membership in the Harris Service Area.

Healthy Play and Exercise Programs

  • $30 gift card each year for school-aged members up to grade 12 who are in a school-sponsored extracurricular sports (athletic) program to pay for program fees, supplies or uniforms. 

  • $40 gift card each year for members up to grade 12 who participates in a youth sports league (apart from extra-curricular, school sponsored activities). 

  • Members age 6 years through 17 years who live in the Harris Service Area may join a participating location of the Boys and Girls Club in the Greater Houston area for free.

Contact Us

CHIP Member Services
Local: 713.295.2294 | Toll-Free: 1.888.760.2600

Monday through Friday (excluding State-approved holidays) 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m

General Information
Local: 713.295.2222 | Toll-Free: 1.877.635.6736

Monday through Friday (excluding State-approved holidays) 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Providers Hotline
Local: 713.295.2295
Monday through Friday (excluding State-approved holidays) 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m

Additional Contact Numbers

Contact Us

CHIP Member Services
Local: 713.295.2294 | Toll-Free: 1.888.760.2600

Monday through Friday (excluding State-approved holidays) 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m

General Information
Local: 713.295.2222 | Toll-Free: 1.877.635.6736

Monday through Friday (excluding State-approved holidays) 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Providers Hotline
Local: 713.295.2295
Monday through Friday (excluding State-approved holidays) 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m

Additional Contact Numbers

Why Choose Community?

As a local nonprofit health plan, Community Health Choice gives you plenty of reasons to join our Community. From the benefits and special programs we offer to the way our Member Services team helps you make the most of them, Community is always working life forward for you and your family.

“Community Health Choice is always there to answer my questions and help me and my family with our medical needs. I truly appreciate and value their customer support and service.”

– Cecily
Member of Community Health Choice