Health

Apply for Benefits

Each state has rules about who is eligible for Medicaid and what it covers. Some people qualify for Medicaid, Medicare or both. Find out if you're eligible for Medicaid in Texas.

Find Service Offices

Locate aging, disability, behavioral health, and intellectual or developmental disabilities service offices near you.

  • AAA = Area agency on aging
  • ADRC = Aging and disability resource center
  • LIDDA = Local intellectual and developmental disability authority
  • LMHA = Local mental health authority

Medicaid & CHIP

Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) provide health coverage for low-income children, families, seniors and people with disabilities. Find more information on:

  • Programs and services
  • Resources for members
  • Information for business partners

Women & Children

HHSC provides services to Texas women such as:

  • Aiding in preventing unintended pregnancies
  • Nurturing healthier pregnancies
  • Addressing domestic violence
  • Taking care of children

Texans also can apply for insurance for their children through Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and Medicaid.

Medicare

  • Do you need help finding and sorting through all the Medicare options available in Texas?
  • Are you looking for free benefits counseling from a trusted and unbiased source?
  • Do you need help paying Medicare premiums, co-pays and prescription medicines?

The Texas Health Information, Counseling and Advocacy Program can help you. Call 800-252-9240 or visit our directory for an office near you.

Support for Caregivers

Caring for a loved one takes strength. Learn about ways to care for yourself while strengthening the support you provide as a caregiver:

  • Caregiver self-care
  • Training and planning
  • Support and resources