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Where do i get health insurance in texas. im 18?

18 year old male. Parents dropped me. Sad day:(. Haha so where would I find cheap good health insurance :)

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1. You don't. One result of the Healthcare Deform Act is individual insurance companies have quit writing child only policies for those under age 19 unless you also have an adult on the policy. As soon as you turn 19 you can contact a local agent that works with all of the major companies in your area. The agent can explain what you get and, more importantly, what you don't get with each policy. It is very important that you know what you don't get with the cheap policies. There is no extra charge using an agent.
2. You can't. No one will sell you a policy here, until you turn 19. You can apply for Texas CHIPS, though, child welfare health insurance, until you turn 19. That's it.
3. "If you can’t afford private health care coverage, you may be able to obtain coverage through Children’s Medicaid or CHIP. Both programs provide health coverage to eligible children" who are age 18 or younger. The last day of coverage is the day before you turn 19. "For more information, or to apply for Children’s Medicaid or CHIP, call the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) or visit its website. You use the same application to apply for both programs. " 1-877-KIDS-NOW (543-7669) " www.chipmedicaid.org"