TX HHS Form H1187. Welcome to Texas Health Steps Medicaid!

The Texas Health Steps Medicaid Form H1187, "Welcome to Texas Health Steps!," is a crucial document that helps parents set up essential medical checkups for their children. This form is typically used by new Medicaid recipients with children under the age of 18 who require initial health assessments and ongoing care.

This form requires parents to schedule a medical checkup for their child within a specified timeframe, accompanied by their child's doctor. The checkup includes various services such as vaccinations, lab tests, dental and eye exams, hearing tests, and prescription medications. Texas Health Steps provides these services at no cost to the family as long as the child remains enrolled in Medicaid.

Key features of this form include setting up a medical checkup for your child, scheduling an appointment with a case manager, and receiving assistance with transportation or gas money if needed. Parents can also seek help finding a doctor or dentist, setting up a checkup, or understanding the Texas Health Steps program. For more information or to schedule a meeting, call toll-free at 1-877-847-8377 (1-877-THSteps) Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Central Time.

• Required: Schedule a medical checkup for your child within a specified timeframe
• Situation: New Medicaid recipients with children under the age of 18
• Responsibility: Parents must accompany their child to the checkup
• Follow-up action: Receive assistance with transportation or gas money if needed