How To Apply for Medicaid Benefits Online

This guide walks you through the initial steps to set up a new account on the Your Texas Benefits portal. Follow these instructions to securely register your information and begin your application process for state assistance.

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Navigate to [https://yourtexasbenefits.com/Learn/Home](https://yourtexasbenefits.com/Learn/Home)

Click "Apply for new benefits"

Click "Apply" ### **Tips when applying for benefits** Be ready to answer questions about\ everyone applying such as: - Social Security number and birth date - Citizenship or immigration status - Money from jobs and other sources - The value of cars and other property - Costs you pay for bills

Click "Create an account"

Follow the step by step process and answer all of the required questions to complete the application and see which programs you qualify for.

### **Once you apply online you can:** - Check the status of your benefits - Report changes to your case - Renew your benefits - Print a Medicaid card - Upload items we need from you - Use the Your Texas Benefits mobile\ app to manage your case

To Apply by Paper Form: <https://yourtexasbenefits.com/Learn/GetPaperForm>

To Apply by Phone: Call the Texas Enrollment Broker Helpline at 800-964-2777