Texas Medicaid
Run by Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), a state agency
Free or low cost health coverage for Texans who fall into specific eligibility categories. Texas did not expand Medicaid under the ACA, so adults age 19 to 64 without dependent children generally do not qualify regardless of income unless they are disabled, elderly, or pregnant. The parent income limit is one of the lowest in the country at roughly $230 per month for a family of four. Children, pregnant women, seniors, and people with disabilities have higher and more accessible thresholds.
- Award
- Varies
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Run by
- Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC)
- State
Who it's for
- Texas resident, US citizen or qualifying immigrant, must fit a covered category. Income limits vary sharply by group: parents capped near 12% to 18% FPL, children under age 1 up to 198% FPL, children ages 1 to 5 up to 144% FPL, children ages 6 to 18 up to 133% FPL, pregnant women up to 198% FPL with 12 months postpartum coverage. Apply at YourTexasBenefits.com or call 2-1-1.
Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) decides who gets help.
How to apply
You apply on the program's own website. GrantLantern doesn't process applications. We link you straight to the source.
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Texas Medicaid is one option. What else may help?
Many households qualify for more than one program. Answer a few questions to see what else you may qualify for.
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Where this comes from
Details are based on the program's official information. Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) decides who is eligible, not GrantLantern. Check current requirements on their site before you apply.