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CHIP Priority 1: Access to Care

Texas has the highest rate of uninsured persons in the nation, a position the state has held for many years. “Health insurance makes a difference in whether and when people get necessary medical care, where they get their care, and ultimately, how healthy people are” (Kaiser Family Foundation).

Goals

Goal #1: Maintain the current level of enrollments to access to care in the Enroll Gulf Coast Collaborative.

 

CHIP SMART Objectives

Objective 1.1: By December 31, 2021, increase the number of organizations that are actively participating in the Collaborative from 8 to 12.

 

Objective 1.2: By December 31, 2021, maintain the application assistance for Children Health Insurance Plan (CHIP), Medicaid and Marketplace enrollments (Baseline 2,800).

 

Objective 1.3: By December 31, 2021, maintain the number of people who are educated about enrollment and insurance (Baseline 10,300).

CHIP Indicators

# of persons with medical insurance
# of persons with a usual primary care provider
 
 
 



What the data says:
  • Higher primary care provider rate in Houston area compared to the rest of Texas
  • However, many adults and children are uninsured
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Primary Care Provider Rate

Compared to TX Counties, Harris has a value of 58 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 38 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 22. Compared to TX Counties, Harris has a value of 58 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 38 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 22.

County: Harris

(Compared to TX Counties)

CHIP Sub-Priority 1: Behavioral Health

The Houston Health Department is accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board.