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Facts About: | TEXAS MEDICAIDE | Texas Medicaide Application Form | Medicaid in Texas

TEXAS MEDICAIDE Medicaide Texas - TX MEDICAID

Texas Medicaide is the State and Federal cooperative venture that provides medical coverage to eligible needy persons. The purpose of Medicaid in Texas is to improve the health of people who might otherwise go without medical care for themselves and their children. Medicaid is different in every state.

HHSC's Medicaid Office is responsible for statewide oversight of the Texas Medicaid Program.
 

Medical care through the Texas Medicaide program is available at no cost to many low-income families, as well as to people who are elderly or who have a disability. Depending on your income, the county you live in, and other factors, you or your children may qualify for one of following Medicaid programs:

  • Traditional Medicaide

  • Medicaide Managed Care

  • State of Texas Access Reform (STAR) Program
  • Primary Care Case Management (PCCM) Program
  • NorthSTAR
  • STAR+PLUS

If you do not qualify for Medicaid, your children may qualify for the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). CHIP is designed for families who earn too much money to qualify for Medicaid yet cannot afford to buy private insurance for their children. If you do not qualify for Medicaid or CHIP, you may qualify for health benefits through programs in your local community or your employer.

 

Texas Medicaide Application

Prepare Yourself

When applying for one of Texas’ health care programs, you may need to show some identification or other information. You may not need all of this information for every program, but it is best to be prepared. Have an identification (ID) card for yourself and legal resident papers for all family members who are applying for benefits.

Have proof of all family members’ monthly income and resources (for example: money you have in the bank, paycheck stubs, and the make, model, and year of your cars, trucks, vans, or other vehicles). Have the Social Security numbers for all persons applying for benefits. Social Security numbers are not required of parents applying for their children.

Remember to:

  • Ask questions and get answers that make sense to you! Ask for a supervisor, if needed.

  • Get the names and telephone numbers of every person with whom you speak.

  • Get rules, decisions, and answers in writing. Keep a copy for your records.

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