Texas Medicaid for the Elderly and People with Disabilities (MEPD)

Administered by Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) · hhs.texas.gov

Foundational Medicaid coverage for Texans age 65 and older, blind, or disabled who do not need nursing home or HCBS waiver services but qualify for Medicaid based on income and resources. Provides full Medicaid benefits including doctor visits, hospital care, prescriptions, lab work, and limited dental and vision. Many SSI recipients qualify automatically. Functions as the entry point for older or disabled Texans into Medicaid before stepping up to STAR+PLUS managed care or waiver-based long-term services.