Turning 18 brings a lot of changes—including your health insurance

Some teens lose their current coverage when they turn 18, especially if they have Medicaid. Others may stay covered by a parent or guardian’s plan until they’re older. Find out if you can continue your current plan after turning 18.

Options for health insurance at 18 

If you’re aging out of Medicaid or another health insurance plan, don’t worry — there are many options! Airline Children & Women’s Health Centers is here to help you understand what’s available. 

Free help from our enrollment specialists

Our bilingual (English and Spanish) enrollment specialists are Certified Application Counselors who can:

• Explain the coverage options available to you
• Help you apply for your own low-cost insurance plan
• Assist with completing forms and required documents

This service is completely free, and we’re happy to guide you through the process!

What if I don’t qualify?

If you don’t qualify for insurance (which is rare) you can still get affordable care on a sliding scale. That means you pay only what you can afford—because everyone deserves access to quality health care.

Health insurance at 18: Need help?

Call us!

If you’d like some help to understand your health insurance options, call and schedule a phone appointment with one of our enrollment specialists today.

We’ll help you get the coverage you need to stay healthy!

713-695-4013

Ask for an appointment with an enrollment specialist.