In this guide, we will supply you with a link to quickly download your Texas Medicaid application.
This video will show you how to easily mail a Medicaid application to your mailbox. There is no charge to mail this application.
When applying for Medicaid you’ll need to submit the completed application as well as this list of documents.
Texas Health and Human Services will accept your driver’s license and Texas ID card as proof of ID.
This can be a utility bill, driver’s license, Texas ID, or a letter from your landlord who is not a relative.
Submit the last 3 pay stubs, self-employment records, a statement from your employer, or last year’s tax return.
You can submit your award letter or pay stubs for these documents.
This includes a birth certificate (copies of front and back), Medicare card, US passport, or Certificate of Naturalization.
IF you owe money to doctors, hospitals, or pharmacies you will need to submit these bills from the past 3 months.
Information proving your immigration status, veterans benefits, unemployment, and military service. These will not be requirements for everyone, however, if you receive any of these see 3rd page of the Medicaid application.
Note: If you do not feel safe visiting a Medicaid office due to COVID 19, consider applying by mail or online.
If you need help completing your application you can find a local office to help you in our guide called Where To Apply Medicaid In Houston.
Did you know the same Medicaid application that you downloaded can be used for other state benefits like CHIP, SNAP, and TANF?
In addition to applying for Medicaid, you can also apply for these programs as well. Here is a quick summary of each program.
CHIP or Children’s Health Insurance Plan provides health coverage to children. The major difference in Children’s Medicaid and CHIP is the income level of the parent.
SNAP or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or just plain ole “food stamps” is a program that provides low-income families with help in purchasing groceries. If you want to apply refer to our article called How To Apply For SNAP In Houston.
TANF or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families or “welfare” is a program that provides cash payments to low-income families. To learn how to apply see our guide titled How To Apply For TANF In Houston.
See pages 3 and 4 of the application to learn which supplement documents are needed to apply for benefits.
Personally, I think the easiest ways to apply for Medicaid are by phone ( 877.541.7905 ) or online via Your Texas Benefits.
That being said if you insist on applying the old school way you can use the links below to download your Texas Medicaid applications.
If you have any questions about the Medicaid application you can call Texas Health and Human Services at 877.541.7905 .
