Medicaid in Texas
Expert guides about medicaid in Texas from Brevy Care.
Medicare vs. Medicaid: What's the Difference?
Medicare and Medicaid sound almost identical, but they are two completely different programs. Medicare is federal health insurance based on age or disability.
What Is a Medicaid Spend Down? Texas Explained
A Medicaid spend down is a process where you reduce your income or assets to meet Medicaid's eligibility limits.
How to Get Medicaid to Pay for a Nursing Home in Texas
Texas Medicaid pays for nursing home care in full for people who qualify, and unlike home-based waiver programs, there's no waitlist.
Does Texas Medicaid Cover Dental in Texas?
Does Texas Medicaid cover dental for adults? The short answer: barely. Base Texas Medicaid covers emergency dental care for adults but not routine cleanings, fillings, or dentures.
How to Choose a Texas Medicaid Managed Care Plan
If your parent just qualified for Texas Medicaid, one of the first decisions is picking a managed care plan. Seven MCOs run the STAR+PLUS program, but not all of them serve every part of the state.
How to Get on a Texas HCBS Waiver Program
Texas runs seven home and community based services (HCBS) waiver programs, but only one is built specifically for seniors: the STAR+PLUS HCBS waiver.
What Does Texas Medicaid Cover for Seniors?
Texas Medicaid covered services for seniors 65 and older go well beyond basic doctor visits.
What You Need to Know About Texas STAR+PLUS
The Texas STAR+PLUS program is the state's Medicaid managed care system for adults 21 and older who have disabilities or are age 65+.
Which Texas Medicaid Program Is Right for You?
If you're trying to figure out which Texas Medicaid programs for seniors your parent or loved one qualifies for, you're not alone.
How to Apply for Medicaid in Texas
Applying for Medicaid in Texas starts with one form — the H1200 — and you can submit it online, by phone, in person, or by mail. HHSC has 45 days to make a decision for applicants 65 and older.