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Information on work requirements that must be met to receive, or continue to receive, SNAP benefits longer than three months.

If you had your SNAP benefits stolen due to fraud such as card skimming, phishing or other methods, you may be eligible to have your benefits replaced.

Protect yourself against Lone Star Card fraud.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government declared a public health emergency (PHE) and passed a law that allowed you to automatically keep your Medicaid coverage (continuous Medicaid). Based on new federal law, continuous Medicaid coverage ended March 31, 2023, so you need to renew your benefits when it’s time to ensure your coverage will continue if you are eligible.

Women who are eligible for Medicaid for Breast and Cervical Cancer (MBCC) receive full Medicaid benefits including cancer treatments and reconstruction. MBCC services are administered in the STAR+PLUS program through a Managed Care Organization (MCO) of the member's choice

The Texas Simplified Application Project (TSAP) provides Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits to Texas households where all household members are either older adults (age 60 and older) or people with disabilities.

SNAP food benefits are put on to the Lone Star Card and can be used just like a debit card at any store that accepts SNAP.

Contact information for health plans.

Adults who were in the Texas foster care program as children might be able to keep their Medicaid coverage through the Medicaid for Transitioning Foster Care Youth program or the Medicaid for Former Foster Care Youth program.

TANF provides cash payments to help families pay for food, clothing, housing and other essentials.

SNAP recipients in Texas can buy food online. This will make it easier to get food by having the option to pick it up or get it delivered.

CHIP covers children in families that earn too much money to qualify for Medicaid but cannot afford to buy private insurance.