Children in Jeopardy: Zechariah’s Story | Cook Children's Health Plan | Cook Children's

Zechariah has relied on Cook Children’s for his critical health care needs since his birth. He uses a trach, a ventilator, a g-button for feeding and sees more than a dozen specialists. Zechariah is one of the more than 8,000 medically fragile children covered under Texas' STAR Kids program by Cook Children's Health Plan. While his health care coverage is not yet impacted by HHSC's decision, his story illustrates the important role Cook Children's Health Plan plays in the lives of its Members and their families. More importantly, if CCHP loses the STAR Medicaid and CHIP contracts, the future of the STAR Kids program at CCHP could become uncertain.
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