Major Findings

• The rate of adolescent pregnancy declined 40% between 1995 and 2004.
• 83% of Collin County 2 year olds were fully immunized in 2006, well above the Texas immunization rate of 79.5%.
• The rates of prematurity and infant mortality are increasing.
• More than 50,000 Collin County children have limited access to healthcare as a result of being uninsured or being enrolled in Children's Medicaid or CHIP.
• There is a severe lack of behavioral health treatment for children and youth in Collin County.

Work Group Priorities 2010

• Increase awareness of the Texas Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and Children's Medicaid in Collin County
• Increase the awareness of the importance of a medical home

Connecting to Children's Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)

For $50 or less your child can qualify for CHIP or Children's Medicaid.  Benefits include: regular doctor's visits, immunizations, prescription drugs, and emergency care.  Many member organizations, such as Children's Medical Center, offer families application assistance with this program.  Visit our How To Guide (pdf) in English and Spanish to learn more about how to apply to these valuable programs.

Team Leaders:

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