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Find the Right Health Coverage
Your health is our priority. That's why we provide resources to help you find the right health coverage for you and your family.
CareLink offers community outreach benefits and services to its members throughout Bexar County. Our outreach specialists can help you find out if you qualify for CareLink, assist with the Medicaid and CHIP application process and connect you to the services you will need to help you and your family with health coverage.
You can enroll in Medicaid or CHIP anytime of the year. Pick a plan that meets your needs and enroll online at HealthCare.gov.
CareLink
CareLink is a financial assistance program open to San Antonio or Bexar County residents who do not have private or public health insurance. CareLink is not an insurance plan. Based on several factors, like the number of people in your family and your total income, you may qualify to be a member of CareLink. You will be assigned your own primary care physician and have access to quality health care at University Health.
Medicare
Medicare is the federal health insurance program for people who are 65 or older, certain younger people with disabilities or people with permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a transplant.
To help decide what coverage is right for you, choose how you get your medical coverage and see how you may be eligible to get help with your Medicare costs, visit Medicare.gov.
Marketplace
Health Insurance Marketplace is an online shopping site where individuals and small businesses can compare and buy health insurance.
Medicaid and CHIP
Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) provide free or low-cost health coverage to millions of Americans, including some low-income families, pregnant women, the elderly and individuals with disabilities.
Compare Coverage Options
Marketplace | Medicaid/ CHIP | CareLink | Medicare | |
In-Person Assistance | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Age Requirement | No | Yes | No | Yes |
Residency Eligibility | No | No | Yes | No |
Disabilities Covered | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Citizenship Required | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
Pregnancy Covered | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Proof of Income Required | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |