Texas Medicaid Program Specifics
The Texas Medicaid program is available to those who qualify in Texas. You must be a resident of Texas and a US citizen, or permanent resident. Texas Medicaid is in partnership with the Texas Health and Human Resources Department. Texas Medicaid has special programs available for those 65 years and older, those with disabilities, to those pregnant, and to children. However, the Texas Medicaid program is widely available to anyone in a specific financial bracket and situation.

Application for Texas Medicaid
There are three different ways in which you can learn more about Medicaid, or apply for the Medicaid program. You can simply dial 2-1-1 which is a free phone call. You can choose the option for Medicaid help where you will be directed to someone who can answer your questions and determine your eligibility. You can also fill in an online application form. This can be found at the Texas Health and Human Resources website. The online application is printable so you simply need to click, print, fill out the form, attach the necessary information, and mail it in to the address provided. You can also visit one of the many Texas Health and Human Resources benefits office located across the state. This is the best method when it comes to the application process. However, if you are unavailable to meet with someone from the benefits office due to rural location, sickness, old age, or any other problem, then it is possible to apply over the phone.

Texas Medicaid Provider Information
Texas Medicaid, like most state wide Medicaid programs works with a provider benefit program. What this means is that, when you go in for a doctor’s appointment, a dentist visit, or any other medical related situation, you will not pay. Instead you will swipe your card at the provider (the medical clinic’s) desk and the Texas Health and Human Resources will be billed directly. This means you do not have to deal with the paperwork or paying up front.

Providers are medical clinics of all kinds. This may include optometry clinics, dental clinics, doctor’s offices, hospitals, pharmacies and several other modes of medical attention. Providers can register and find more information on the Texas Health and Human Resources website.

Texas Medicaid Program Eligibility
One of the great things about the Texas Medicaid and Health program is that there is an interactive online screening form you can do to see if you are eligible for Medicaid. Simply fill out the questions and the form will explain which Medical services in Texas might be helpful for your financial situation. Even if you do not qualify for Medicaid, you will most likely qualify for another medical program paid for by the state. For example, if your family does not qualify for Medicaid, your children will most likely be covered under CHIPS. Check out yourtexasbenefits.com to view the screening form and discover what medical system you currently qualify for.