Children's Medicaid/Health Programs

Legal Resources

• Texas Health Steps

  Texas Health Steps (THSteps) is for children from birth through 20 years of age who have Medicaid. Texas Health Steps provides regular medical and dental checkups and case management services to babies, children, teens, and young adults at no cost to you. If your child's doctor finds a health problem during a checkup, he or she can make sure your child gets the medical care that is necessary to help prevent problems that could make it hard for your child to learn and grow. Content Detail

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  Texas Department of State Health Services

• Texas Medicaid Hearing Services

  Effective for dates of service on or after September 1, 2009, Texas Medicaid clients who are birth through 20 years of age will be eligible to receive medically necessary hearing aid devices and services through the hearing services benefit administered by TMHP. Content Detail

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  Texas Medicaid and Healthcare Partnership

• Texas Medicaid Managed Care

  Answers to frequently asked questions about the Texas Medicaid managed care program (STAR). Content Detail

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  Texas Health and Human Services Commission

• Texas Medicaid Program Contact Information

  Important phone numbers for the Texas Medicaid program. Content Detail

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  Texas Health and Human Services Commission

• Who Qualifies for CHIP or Children's Medicaid?

  To qualify for CHIP or Children's Medicaid, a child must be age 18 or younger, a Texas resident and a U.S citizen or legal permanent resident. The citizenship or immigration status of the parents does not affect the children's eligibility and is not reported on the application form. Content Detail

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  Texas Health and Human Services Commission

• 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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  Spanish / Español

• 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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  Spanish / Español