Contact Us
Questions about Texas Medicaid or CHIP?
Reach out to Wellpoint Member Services via Live Chat. Our Member Services representatives are here to help you:
To reach a representative by phone, call 833-731-2160 (TTY 711) Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Central time. For STAR Kids Member Services, call 844-756-4600 (TTY 711) Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Central time. If you call after 6 p.m. or on a weekend or holiday, leave a message. Someone will call you back on the next business day.
To learn more about how to file a complaint or internal appeal, or request a State Fair Hearing with or without an External Medical Review, go to the Complaints and Appeals page.
Nurse HelpLine
Talk to a nurse about any health concern you may have, 24 hours a day, seven days a week — even on holidays. Call 833-731-2160 (TTY 711). For STAR Kids members, call 844-756-4600 (TTY 711). You can get help in your language, including Spanish.
If you have an emergency or crisis, call 911, or go to the nearest hospital emergency room right away.
Save time with online services:
With an online account, you can:
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Need help with behavioral health or a substance use disorder?
Call 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We can help you in any language. A licensed mental health professional will be available to help support you in a crisis.
833-731-2160 (TTY 711) | STAR Kids: 844-756-4600 (TTY 711)
You don't need a referral to get help from providers in our plan for behavioral health, alcohol, or drug problems.
If you have a behavioral health emergency or crisis, call 911 or go to the nearest hospital emergency room right away.
Need help with rides?
Our no-cost rides through our partner Access2Care make it easier to go to your appointments with your doctor, dentist, hospital, pharmacy, and anywhere else you receive care. Visit the Transportation page to learn how this service can help you.
To schedule or check on the status of a ride, call the NEMT Services and “Where’s My Ride?” at the number below for your plan type.
You can call Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. local time, except for state-approved holidays. For “Where’s My Ride?”, you can call between 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time Monday through Saturday or any time you are waiting for a scheduled ride.
If you don’t speak English, we can help you in many other languages, including Spanish.
Need to talk to a service coordinator?
Call 833-731-2160 (TTY 711), Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Central time.
STAR Kids
Call 866-696-0710 (TTY 711), Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central time.
Need help joining Wellpoint?
STAR, CHIP, and CHIP Perinatal
Call 800-964-2777 (TTY 711 or 800-735-2989), Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Central time.
STAR Kids, STAR+PLUS, and Medicare-Medicaid Plan (MMP)
Call 877-782-6440 (TTY 711 or 800-735-2989), Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Central time.
Provider Services
Providers can call Provider Services at 833-731-2162, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central time with questions about eligibility, benefits, claims, or any other issue. For other times and days, this number can be called to access automated inquiry for status of member eligibility, claims, or prior authorizations. Members should call Member Services with any questions.