Resources
CHIP Service Area CHIP Member News
Talk to a Nurse—Nurse24™
Need care advice? Have a medical question? Not sure if you should see a doctor? For non-emergency symptoms and health or treatment questions, FirstCare Members have access to talk with a nurse 24/7. Get the information you need any time of the day or night by calling 1-855-828-1013. Information is available in English and Spanish. Interpreter services available upon request. TTY users can call 7-1-1.
Utilization Management
Ever wonder how we decide to authorize services? Our decisions are based on medical evidence and consensus of health care professionals. For more details, click here.
Scrubbing In
A NEW alternative to Grow Well
We invite you to explore Scrubbing In, weekly wellness advice for all life stages, to help keep you and your family healthy and at your best.
NOTE: Scrubbing In offers a provider search tool that may not apply to your Medicaid coverage.
Find a provider who accepts FirstCare STAR or CHIP
Read the Scrubbing In blog on the web or download the MyBSWHealth app
Helpful Links and Phone Numbers
CHIPInformation and Referral:
2-1-1 or 1-877-541-7905
Enrollment Helpline: 1-800-964-2777
TTY: 1-800-735-2989
MCNA Dental (CHIP)Medicaid & CHIP dental plan for Texas
1-855-691-6262
TTY: 1-800-955-8771
DentaQuest (CHIP)Medicaid & CHIP dental plan for Texas
1-800-508-6775
TTY: 1-800-855-2880
United DentalMedicaid & CHIP dental plan for Texas
1-877-901-7321
TTY: 711
Navitus Health SolutionsFirstCare’s Pharmacy Benefit Manager
1-877-908-6023
TTY: 711
OCCC Financial Literacy Information1-800-538-1579