How do I contact Texas Medicaid?

How do I contact Texas Medicaid?

Phone

1. Call toll-free at 800-252-8263, 2-1-1 or 877-541-7905.
2. Choose English or Spanish.
3. Choose option 2. The person you speak with can help you find out if you have Medicaid or not.

How long does it take to get Medicaid approved in Texas?

HHSC asks that we allow up to 45 calendar days to process applications.

Where is Texas Health and Human Services?

Austin, Texas
Main Headquarters. Texas Health and Human Services are headquartered in Austin, Texas.

What does Texas Medicaid cover for adults?

Texas Medicaid Dental Coverage for Adults Adults and children can also get Texas Medicaid dental coverage through MCNA Dental. MCNA covers cleanings, exams, X-rays, fluoride, sealants, fillings, extractions, root canals, and dental emergencies.

Is it hard to get Medicaid in Texas?

Most parents whose children get Medicaid cannot get Medicaid themselves (3 million Texas children but fewer than 148,000 parents covered in February 2016). Extremely low-income parents caring for children (example: parents in family with 2 children must earn less than $386 per month to get Medicaid coverage).

Does Texas have emergency Medicaid?

The Texas Medicaid Public Health Emergency Enrollment Application is a limited, temporary enrollment process. Providers who enroll with this application can be reimbursed for Medicaid and CSHCN services rendered from March 1, 2020 through the end of the federally-approved public health emergency.

Is Texas giving out emergency food stamps?

This additional emergency allotment should appear in recipients’ accounts by October 31. The emergency October allotments are in addition to the more than $4.5 billion in benefits previously provided to Texans since April 2020.

Does Texas have Medicaid for seniors?

Medicaid provides health coverage to eligible low-income adults, children, pregnant women, and people who are older or who have disabilities. To find out if you might be eligible for Medicaid in Texas, visit the Your Texas Benefits website . Medicare is our country’s health insurance program for people age 65 or older.