The program is available to low-income women, children and adolescents who aren’t eligible for Medicaid, CHIP, CHIP Perinatal or another source that covers the same service.
Services for Women
Prenatal Medical
Prenatal services for pregnant women are provided for up to 60 days while the applicant is awaiting CHIP Perinatal or Medicaid assistance. These services include:
- Complete history
- Physical examination and clinical assessment
- Family Planning
- Counseling and education services
- Referrals as indicated by medical history, physical exams or clinical assessment
- Routine prenatal laboratory and diagnostic testing
- Case management for high risk women
Prenatal Dental
Services are provided for pregnant women up to three months after they have given birth. These services include:
- Comprehensive and periodic oral evaluations
- Radiographs
- Preventative and therapeutic
Services for Children and Adolescents
Child Health
Preventive and primary health services are provided for youth 21 and younger. These services include:
- Well-child checkups
- Laboratory, vaccines and minimal sick care
- Case management for high-risk infants up to 1 year old
Child Dental
Dental services are provided for youth 21 and younger. These services include:
- Comprehensive and periodic oral evaluations
- Radiographs
- Fluoride treatment
- Restorative treatment
- Sealant application
Who Is Eligible for Services?
In addition to service category requirements, those interested must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Be a Texas resident
- Not be eligible for other healthcare plans that provide the same services
- Have an income level at or below 185 percent of the federal poverty guidelines
How Do I Apply for Services?
Those interested must apply in person at a clinic contracted to provide program services.
Application and eligibility documents can be found at clinic sites.
Visit or call the clinic to speak to staff who will determine if you qualify for services. If you qualify, you might be able to receive services the same day. You can search for Title V Maternal and Child Health Fee-for-Service Program providers through www.211Texas.org.
Contact Us
Email Address
titlevffs@hhs.texas.gov
Mailing Address
Title V MCH Fee-For-Service
MC 1938
P.O. Box 149030
Austin, TX 78714-9030