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    • Benefits and Eligibility
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    • Living without Family Support
    • Resources for Youth
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  • About
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Aging Out Guide

Medicaid and Other Public Benefits

After leaving foster care, you will be responsible for the costs of your health care. There are a number of benefits available to young adults who aged out of foster care that can help you manage your health care.

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Other Social Services Resources

The 2-1-1 website can help you find programs in your area that can help with your needs, including health care, food, housing, rental assistance, utility bill assistance, counseling and childcare. You can also get this information by dialing 2-1-1 on any phone in Texas.

Another helpful website is www.findhelp.org.

YourTexasBenefits.com offers online access to Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) benefits including Medicaid, SNAP (food stamps), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), and Children’s Health Insurance.

In This Section

  • Health Care
  • Health Care Plans Available to Aged Out Foster Youth
  • Applying for Medicaid
  • Medical Records
  • Renewing Your Health Insurance
  • Medicaid Eligibility When You Move to Another State
  • Finding a Doctor
  • Dental Coverage
  • Mental Health Services and Resources
  • Other Health Insurance Options
  • Health Insurance for Your Children
  • Food Stamps (SNAP Food Benefits)
  • Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
  • RSDI and SSI Benefits
  • Other Social Services Resources

Related Information

  • Aged Out Foster Youth Documentation of Texas Residency for Medicaid

  • Making Healthy Choices

  • DFPS Well-Being Specialists

  • Your Texas Benefits (HHSC portal)

  • STAR Health – Transitioning Youth

  • Health Insurance Marketplace

  • Health Advocacy Guide

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  • Benefits and Eligibility
  • Living Without Family Support
  • Resources for Youth
  • Resources for Advocates
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