Other Benefits

Texas Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program is a support service that provides income assistance to Texas families to help cover the costs of basic living needs. Families with children under the age of 18 are given access to financial and medical assistance that can help buy necessities including food, clothing, transportation and more.

SNAP is a supplemental nutrition program dedicated to helping people buy the food they need for good health. People between the ages of 18 and 50 can apply for the program’s benefits. SNAP also provides educational resources for nutritious meal planning and buying healthy foods on a budget.

Texas WIC is a supplemental nutrition program provided to women from pregnancy to delivery, and to infants and children until the child’s 5th birthday. WIC helps ensure young children get the nutritious foods they need. Parents, grandparents and legal guardians may apply for the benefits on behalf of the children in their care.

CHIP and Children’s Medicaid are dedicated to providing children with many healthcare benefits and services at little to no cost. Both programs include office visits, prescription drugs, eye exams, dental care and more.

Medicaid is a joint federal and state program that helps with medical costs for people who have limited income and resources. It offers many healthcare benefits, including Medicaid for Pregnant Women. Medicaid for Pregnant Women provides women who have little-to-no income with health care benefits throughout their pregnancy and up to two months after.

Medicaid and Medicaid for Pregnant Women are free programs that cover doctor visits, prescriptions, hospital care and more.

YourTexasBenefits.com is home to multiple state benefit options, including SNAP, Medicaid, CHIP and more. This site allows you to understand your options, apply for programs offered and find support services.