Texas Medicaid
Texas
What is Texas Medicaid?
Medicaid is the state and federal cooperative venture that provides medical coverage to eligible needy persons. The purpose of Medicaid in Texas is to improve the health of people in Texas who might otherwise go without medical care for themselves and their children.
The mission of the program is to improve the health of Texans by:
- Emphasizing prevention.
- Promoting continuity of care.
- Providing a medical home for Medicaid recipients.
- Ensuring that each recipient can receive high quality, comprehensive health care services within the recipient's community.
Administration
Texas Medicaid is administered by Texas.
Program Requirements
Qualification Requirements Last Updated on 2025-03-01
To be eligible for Texas Medicaid, you must be a resident of the state of Texas, a U.S. national, citizen, permanent resident, or legal alien, in need of health care/insurance assistance, whose financial situation would be characterized as low income or very low income. You must also be one of the following:
- Pregnant, or
- Be responsible for a child 18 years of age or younger, or
- Blind, or
- Have a disability or a family member in your household with a disability.
- Be 65years of age or older.
In order to qualify, you must have an annual household income (before taxes) that is below the following amounts:
| Household Size* | Maximum Income Level (Per Year) |
|---|---|
| 1 | $29,819 |
| 2 | $40,472 |
| 3 | $51,124 |
| 4 | $61,776 |
| 5 | $72,429 |
| 6 | $83,081 |
| 7 | $93,734 |
| 8 | $104,386 |
Contact Info
1-800-252-8263