To renew your health card in Texas, you can follow these steps:
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Wait for a renewal letter: You will receive a letter when its time to renew your benefits.
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Complete and sign the renewal form: If you need to sign a renewal form, you can sign it electronically on YourTexasBenefits.com or call 2-1-1 to have a paper form mailed to you. For Medicaid and CHIP coverage, you may receive a renewal letter in the mail, and if you need to complete a renewal form, fill it out and return it to your state right away to avoid a gap in your coverage.
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Submit the form: Once you have completed and signed the renewal form, you can return it by mail, email, or fax.
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Update your contact information: Make sure your state has your current mailing address, phone number, and email to ensure they can contact you about your Medicaid or CHIP coverage.
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Check for notices: Look out for notices from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) in a yellow envelope with the words “ACTION REQUIRED” in red, which will explain how to verify your Medicaid or CHIP eligibility.
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Contact the state Medicaid office: If you have any questions or need more information about Medicaid or CHIP renewal, you can contact your state Medicaid office.
Remember to keep an eye out for the renewal letter, complete the necessary form, and submit it to ensure uninterrupted coverage.
