Health Plan Statement

Oct. 4, 2024

We have some breaking news we wanted to share with you right away.

The Cook Children’s Health Plan received some welcomed news late this afternoon.

Below is a statement we are sharing with the media and wanted you to read it first.

Thank you for your support during this time.

Statement to the Media

Cook Children’s Health Plan (CCHP) is grateful to announce that a Travis County court has granted a Temporary Injunction, preventing the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) from awarding, signing or implementing any new contracts for the Medicaid STAR and CHIP managed care programs. This decision is a major win for the 125,000 children and families who rely on CCHP for their health care coverage.

For more than two decades, CCHP has been a trusted provider of high-quality health care coverage to low-income families, expectant mothers, and children with complex medical needs. We believe this ruling will help ensure that our Members continue to have access to the care they need, when they need it.

We would like to express our gratitude to the court for their careful consideration of this matter and for their decision in our favor. Cook Children’s will continue to monitor the situation closely and work with all stakeholders to ensure that our Members continue to receive the best possible care.

For all of the latest news regarding this issue, visit: Save Cook Children's Health Plan (cookchildrens.org).

Thank you.