CHIP Value-added Services

CHIP Value-added Services

Value-Added Services are effective September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026.

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

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24-Hour Advice Hotline

24 hours Nurse Help Line to all Members helping them decide where to go to get needed care. Nurses also provide health education, follow-up, and network referrals.

Transportation Services

Help getting a ride to a doctor’s visit.

Disease Management                           

  • Diabetic accessory travel bag.
  • Daily sugar recording book/log.

Extra Vision Services

Members may opt-out of standard eyewear benefit and use $120 towards purchase of non-standard glasses or contacts, including contact fitting fee, every 12 months.

Sports and School Physicals

One sports league or school physical each year for Members aged 4 through 19.

Help for Members with Asthma

Yearly Members enrolled in our Asthma Care Management Program get:

  • Asthma educational materials
  • One allergy-free pillowcase and mattress cover 

Based on prior receipt

 
Extra Help for Pregnant Women      
    • App for pregnancy tracking, education, and planning
    • A set of Community’s Precious Care Collection which include:
    • NOTE: For pregnant women who download the ProgenyHealth* mobile app, enroll and complete an assessment, they receive the following.
    • Nursing pads.
    • One diaper bag.
    • One baby grooming kit.
    • For our pregnant women after using the Progeny app.

Health and Wellness Services

$100 for annual BakerRipley membership;
Skill-building, food/nutrition, health promotion, wellness, exercise/social engagement activities.


Self-Management Wellness toolbox.

Healthy Play and Exercise Programs

  • $40/year for school sports expenses
    Support for students up to grade 12. Play, learn, and earn.

  • $50 gift card each year for members up to grade 12 who participates in a youth sports league (apart from extra-curricular, school sponsored activities).

  • 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