Nearly 90 percent of uninsured children have at least one working parent, and nearly half of these children are eligible for Medicaid or Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) but are not enrolled.  
  
CHIP is a state program that provides health care coverage for eligible children in low income families, while Medicaid serves primarily low-income families, pregnant women, elderly, and people with disabilities.

You can advocate for issues anytime, anywhere! How can you spread the word about children’s healthcare in Texas?

• You can always donate your Facebook status to talk about an issue important to you. For example: “Did you know Texas has the highest rate of uninsured children in the nation?”

• Stay informed by signing up for UWMD Advocate updates.

• • Call your State Senator & Representative to tell them you want them to support policies, like House Bill 745 and House Bill 647, that provide and expand health care for our uninsured children. Find your elected officials!

• Send an email to your elected officials. It’s a quick and easy way to let them know that you demand they commit to helping children as a condition of your vote. Click here to view sample text for an email to send to your elected official. Personalize the subject, add your own words and send.