Texas Medicaid Buy-In for Children (MBIC)
Run by Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), a state agency
Lets families with higher incomes get full Medicaid coverage for a child with a serious disability by paying a sliding scale monthly premium. Critical for middle-income families with disabled children who would otherwise be uninsured or underinsured because they earn too much for standard Medicaid but cannot afford the specialized care their child needs. Covers all standard Medicaid benefits including long-term services and supports like in-home care and personal care. Monthly premium ranges from $0 to $230 depending on family income, with no premium if family already participates in HIPP (Health Insurance Premium Payment) program.
- Award
- Varies
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Run by
- Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC)
- State
Who it's for
- Texas residents under age 19 with a disability that meets Social Security disability criteria. Family gross income up to 300% FPL, with substantial income exclusions ($85 plus half of remaining income) that effectively bring countable income near 150% FPL. No resource test. US citizen or qualified non-citizen. Apply through YourTexasBenefits.com or by calling 2-1-1.
Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) decides who gets help.
How to apply
You apply on the program's own website. GrantLantern doesn't process applications. We link you straight to the source.
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Texas Medicaid Buy-In for Children (MBIC) is one option. What else may help?
Many households qualify for more than one program. Answer a few questions to see what else you may qualify for.
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Where this comes from
Details are based on the program's official information. Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) decides who is eligible, not GrantLantern. Check current requirements on their site before you apply.