Medical and Mental Health Services in Texas
About this resource
If you're a young person in Texas with foster care experience, you may be eligible for Medicaid coverage through programs like STAR Health, Medicaid for Transitioning Foster Care Youth (MTFCY), or Medicaid for Former Foster Care Children (FFCC). These programs offer services such as regular doctor visits, dental care, prescriptions, and mental health support. Eligibility and benefits can vary, so it's important to check the specific requirements for each program.
To learn more about these programs and determine which one fits your situation, visit the Texas Health and Human Services page.
Who can use this resource (eligibility)?
- All Texas residents can apply for health insurance, but it will be based on income
- Youth who were in foster care must have entered care in Texas by age 14
- Must be a current resident of Texas
- Foster Youth specific insurance covers youth who leave care at 18 through their 25th year