Texas STAR (Medicaid) or CHIP

In order to become a member of Parkland HEALTHfirst or Parkland KIDSfirst , you must first apply for STAR (Medicaid) or CHIP through Texas Health and Human Services. Once you are enrolled in STAR or CHIP , you can select Parkland HEALTHfirst or Parkland KIDSfirst as your health plan.

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Parkland Health Plan is here to help you get the healthcare you deserve. Our phone support team can speak English and Spanish. Give us a call during business hours or submit the contact form, anytime.

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We appreciate you contacting Parkland Community Health Plan. Our member services team operates Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm. Someone will connect with you within two business days.

If you’re receiving this during operating hours and would like to talk to someone now, please call us at HEALTHfirst (Medicaid STAR) 1-888-672-2277 or KIDSfirst (CHIP/CHIP Perinate) 1-888-814-2352.

If this is a medical emergency, please go to the nearest hospital or call 9-1-1.

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