MEDICAID & CHIP

MEDICAID & CHIP

Medicaid healthcare helps individuals and families receive access to quality health care.

What Is Medicaid & Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)?

Medicaid is a federal and state program that provides health coverage for millions of Americans, including eligible children, pregnant women, older adults, people with disabilities and individuals with low-income. In Texas, all CHIP services and most Medicaid services are delivered through managed care health plans under contract with the state.

Need Assistance With Getting Medicaid & CHIP Healthcare?

The San Antonio Food Bank can help. Contact our benefits assistance team to guide you through the process for applying and renewing Medicaid & Chip healthcare, including:

  • Applying for benefits
  • Renewing your benefits
  • Managing your case

Our team is available to help:

  • By phone: Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 6 PM, and Saturday, 9 AM – 3 PM, at 210.431.8326
  • In-person: Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM, at 5200 Historic Old Hwy 90, San Antonio, TX 78227
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Medicaid & CHIP
Frequently Asked Questions

Who Can Get Medicaid?

Medicaid provides health care and long-term services and supports (LTSS) to low-income children and their families, pregnant women, former foster care youth, individuals with disabilities and people age 65 and older. The Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) provides health care to children who are not eligible for Medicaid based on their family’s income. Texans who apply for benefits and do not qualify for Medicaid are automatically tested for CHIP eligibility. Learn more and be screened for additional services by contacting our Benefits Assistance team at 210.431.8326 or by visiting Texas Health & Human Services – SNAP Food Benefits.

You can apply for Medicaid & CHIP:

  • By phone: Contact our Benefits Assistance team Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 6 PM, and Saturday, 9 AM – 3 PM, at 210.431.8326
  • In-Person: Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM, at 5200 Historic Old Hwy 90, San Antonio, TX 78227
  • Online: Apply online at the Your Texas Benefits webpage: www.yourtexasbenefits.com/Learn/Home

Learn more and be screened for additional services by contacting our Benefits Assistance team at 210.431.8326 or by visiting Texas Health & Human Services – SNAP Food Benefits.

Financial eligibility for Medicaid and CHIP is primarily based on how an applicant’s household income compares to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ definition of the federal poverty level (FPL). The FPL is updated yearly.

Federal law requires financial eligibility for most Medicaid and CHIP applicants be determined using Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) methodologies. MAGI uses federal income tax rules to decide if an applicant qualifies based on how they plan to file their taxes and their countable income. Applicants do not have to file federal income taxes to apply or to be determined eligible for Medicaid.

Learn more and be screened for additional services by contacting our Benefits Assistance team at 210.431.8326 or by visiting Texas Health & Human Services – SNAP Food Benefits.

Most Medicaid clients are children. To qualify for Children’s Medicaid, a child must be age 18 or younger. Newborns (under 12 months) born to mothers getting Medicaid at the time of delivery are automatically eligible for Children’s Medicaid and remain eligible through the month of their first birthday.

CHIP covers children who do not qualify for Medicaid based on household income but do not have other health insurance. To qualify for CHIP, a child must be: • Age 18 or younger. • Uninsured for at least 90 days or have a “good cause” exemption. • Living in a household with an income at or below 201 percent of the FPL.

Learn more and be screened for additional services by contacting our Benefits Assistance team at 210.431.8326 or by visiting Texas Health & Human Services – SNAP Food Benefits.

Food Is A
Human Right

We know it takes courage to ask for help. Our network of food pantries and programs are ready to serve. Register for an upcoming food distribution to make sure you and your family are nourished.