HTW: Who can Apply?

You can receive these benefits if you:

  • Are a woman between the ages of 18 to 44 years old.
    • A woman is considered 18 years of age on the day of her 18th birthday and 44 years of age through the last day of the month of her 45th birthday.
  • Are a woman between the ages of 15 to 17 years old and have a parent or legal guardian apply, renew, and report changes to your case on your behalf.
    • A woman is considered 15 years of age the first day of the month of her 15th birthday and 17 years of age through the day before her 18th birthday.
  • Are a U.S. citizen or a qualified immigrant.
  • Are a resident of Texas.
  • Don’t have health insurance.
  • Are not pregnant.
  • Meet the following income requirements:
Family Size, Including YourselfMonthly Maximum Family Income (204.2% Federal Poverty Level)
(Effective 03/01/2022 – 02/28/2023)
1$2,563
2$3,479
3$4,394
4$5,310
5$6,225
6$7,141
7$8,056

For households with more than 7 people, add $916 monthly for each additional person.

Women who meet the above criteria and who have been pregnant in the past year will be eligible for Healthy Texas Women Plus services.