Children's Medicaid/Health Programs

Legal Resources

• Application for Medicaid Programs for Youth Transitioning from Foster Care (Form 1011)

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  Texas Health and Human Services Commission

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• Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)

  Texas families with uninsured children may be able to get health insurance through Children's Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Both programs offer health care benefits, including regular checkups and dental care. Content Detail

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  TexCare Partnership

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• CHIP: Children's Medicaid

  eZ-Application is a quick and easy way for you to get health insurance for any child in your family who doesn't have health insurance. Content Detail

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  TexCare Partnership

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• CSHCN Application booklet including instructions

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  Texas Department of State Health Services

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• Information for Families on Applying for Health Insurance

  All Texas families with uninsured children are eligible for assistance in getting health insurance through either CHIP or Children's Medicaid programs. The program your children qualify for will be based on your family's size and your ability to pay. Content Detail

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  TexCare Partnership

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• Medical Transportation Program

  Provides transportation to eligible Medicaid recipients for covered health care services when no other transportation is available. Content Detail

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  Texas Health and Human Services Commission

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• Public Benefits: Your Rights When You Receive Benefits. PDF

  Read this pamphlet to find out what your rights are when applying for public benefits (in English & español). Content Detail

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  Texas RioGrande Legal Aid - Austin

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• Your Texas Benefits

  This website offers you easy and secure online access to Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) benefits including Medicaid, Food Stamps, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Children's Health Insurance, and nursing home care and other services for people who are elderly or have disabilities. Content Detail

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  Texas Health and Human Services Commission

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• Your Texas Benefits: Getting Started

  Application for food benefits (SNAP), TANF: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, and Health Care (Medicaid and CHIP). Follow the instructions on the application. Content Detail

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