About Community
Community Health Choice is a local, non-profit, Managed Care Organization (MCO) in 20 counties in Southeast Texas. Our Harris Service Area counties are Austin, Brazoria, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Matagorda, Montgomery, Waller, and Wharton. Our Jefferson Service Area counties are Chambers, Hardin, Jasper, Jefferson, Liberty, Newton, Orange, Polk, San Jacinto, Tyler, and Walker. Community has a network of over 10,000 doctors and 77 hospitals. We are affiliated with the Harris Health System; however, we do not receive any money from Harris Health System or from Harris County taxpayers. Contact Community Member Services at 713.295.2294 or toll-free at 1.888.760.2600, Monday - Friday (excluding state-approved holidays) 8:00 am - 6:00 pm. Our Health Plans
Community offers the following health plans:
1. State of Texas Access Reform (STAR) Managed Care Program (Medicaid): We offer Children’s Medicaid and Medicaid for pregnant women—these programs are at no cost to U.S. Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), including CHIP Perinatal (CHIP-P): We offer CHIP—a health insurance plan for children under the age of 19 for families who earn too much money to qualify for Texas Medicaid programs yet cannot afford to buy private insurance. CHIP-P provides prenatal care for the unborn children of low-income women who do not qualify for Medicaid.
3. Health Insurance Marketplace: We offer five deductible plans and four copay plans to provide affordable options and a range of benefits. We also help Members find out how they may qualify for healthcare premium assistance to make their insurance more affordable.
4. Medicare Advantage HMO Dual Special Needs Plan (D-SNP): We offer a plan that offers extra benefits at no extra cost low-income individuals in our service area who qualify for Medicare and Medicaid. Our Vision, Mission, and Values
Vision - Community Health Choice’s vision is a healthy life for every Texan. Mission - Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of underserved Texans by opening doors to healthcare and health-related social services. Values - The team members of Community Health Choice are trustworthy, caring individuals who work collaboratively with our members, providers and community partners. We are courageous, creative and responsive as we serve members and the community. For more information, visit www.CommunityHealthChoice.org. Terms and Conditions
Community Health Choice TX is committed to making its social media content accessible to all users and compliant with all current Federal and state laws, and HHSC accessibility standards. Third-party websites are governed by their own accessibility policies and practices. Posted comments and other content do not necessarily represent the views of Community Health Choice. External, non- Community Health Choice links on Community Health Choice social media sites do not constitute official endorsement on behalf of Community Health Choice. All content published on Community Health Choice social media sites are subject to monitoring and all non-permissible content will be removed. Non-permissible content includes, but is not limited to, inappropriate or offensive language or confidential information. Do not post or share personal or private health information on Community Health Choice social media sites. If you are a member and need to share something about your health coverage or concerns, please contact Member Services at 713.295.2294 or toll-free at 1.888.760.2600. TTY 7-1-1. Community Health Choice’s social media accounts are the property of and owned by Community Health Choice, our licensors, or third party content providers, and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other applicable laws. Information shared on Community Health Choice social media sites is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered medical. Please consult your health care provider for specific health care needs. In the case of an emergency, please call 9-1-1 or your local emergency number.
