How —and Why—to Apply for Texas Medicaid After Losing Your Job Have you lost your job recently? If so, you may have lost your health insurance as well. While you’re searching for a new job – and a new health plan – one option to consider is Medicaid. What is Medicaid? Medicaid is a program for low-income individuals and families that offers healthcare insurance at no cost. All states offer some type of Medicaid program in partnership with the federal government. In Texas, the Medicaid insurance program ...
You applied for Texas Medicaid. Your application was approved. And that’s great news! You are one step closer to better health for yourself and your family. But there are a few more steps you need to take. We’ve listed them here to help you get started. Open your information packet. Check your mailbox. Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC) will send you a packet of information. Inside the packet, you’ll find out: if you are assigned to: STAR (State of Texas Access Reform), a Medicaid program that provi...
All Medicaid members must submit a renewal application every 12 months to continue receiving benefits. If you are receiving Texas Medicaid benefits, please respond promptly to requests from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC) to avoid a lapse in your coverage. ( Click here to learn how to update your contact information with Texas HHSC.) See below for some common questions and answers about Medicaid renewal. How do I know if I need to renew my Medicaid coverage? Be on the lookout...
It’s a good idea to review your health insurance needs on a yearly basis. If you’ve had any major life changes recently, you may want to update your coverage. You might be pregnant and need help with doctor bills. Maybe you've lost your job—and your health insurance. Your employer might be raising the amount you have to “pitch in” for insurance, doctor visits or medication. If you want help with health care costs, help is here. You and your family might be able to receive free or low-cost health care th...
You applied for Texas Medicaid. Your application was approved. And that’s great news. You are one step closer to better health for yourself and your family. But there are a few more steps you need to take. We’ve listed them here to help you get started right away. 1. Open your information packet. Check your mailbox. Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC) will send a packet of information to you. Inside the packet, you’ll find out: If you are assigned to one of these programs: STAR &n...
Texas Medicaid FAQ: Everything you need to know about applying for Medicaid in Texas Taking care of your physical and mental health is important. Health insurance helps many people stay healthy by making their care more affordable. If you don’t have insurance, you might worry about how you will pay for doctor visits if you or your children get sick. If you have insurance at work, you might wonder how you will afford insurance if you lose your job or if your hours are cut. The good news is you might be a...
Are you a new or expecting mom? If so, you may have heard about the benefits of breastfeeding . Breast milk is a good source of nutrition and can help build your baby’s immune system. It has health benefits for mothers, too – moms who breastfeed can reduce their risk of high blood pressure, breast cancer, and other diseases. A breast pump can be a helpful tool for new moms who are breastfeeding. It allows you to collect your breast milk at any time of day and store it for later use. If you are a member ...
Were you pregnant recently? If you received Medicaid or CHIP benefits while pregnant, you can now keep those benefits for a year after your pregnancy ends. As of March 1, 2024, Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC) has extended its postpartum Medicaid and CHIP coverage from 2 to 12 months of benefits for eligible women. Who Qualifies for the Extra Coverage? Medicaid or CHIP recipients who are pregnant or become pregnant, and women who enroll because they become pregnant. Medicaid or CHIP recipients who...
Are you a current Medicaid or CHIP member? If so, you must renew your coverage every 12 months to keep your benefits. Renewing takes less time than submitting a new application – but it’s still important to be prepared. Take action now – and save time later! Make sure that Texas Health & Human Services (HHSC) has your current mailing address, phone number, and email address so you can get important updates about your coverage. The easiest way to do this is by setting up an account with Your Texas Be...