Apply for Your Texas Benefits with us!

About the Service

An-Nisa is an HHSC community partner. As site navigators, we assist clients with filling out applications. Clients must be present throughout the whole application process. This is a free-of-cost service available for everyone.

Please note that An-Nisa's volunteers and employees do NOT decide whether you are approved for benefits or not. They will simply help you fill out your application. The final decision is made by the government.

What We Can Help You Apply For

Medicaid

TANF Cash Help

Women’s Health Services

SNAP Food Benefits

Medicare Savings Program

Long Term Care Services

Documents You’ll Need to Bring

    1. Identity (proof of who you are)–Current driver’s license or Department of Public Safety ID card.

    2. Immigration status–Resident card (I-551), arrival/departure form (I-94). Or papers from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

    3. Legal representative–Power of attorney papers, guardianship order, court order, or similar court documents.

    4. Veterans benefits, workers’ compensation, or unemployment–Award letter or pay stubs.

    5. Social Security, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), or pension benefits–Award letter or pay stubs.

    6. Military service–Current Military ID (Form DD-2), military orders, or separation papers (Form DD-214).

    7. Loans and gifts (includes someone paying bills for you)–Loan agreements or statement from the person giving you money or paying your bills. Must show that person’s name, address, phone number, and signature.

    8. Residence (proof you live in Texas)–Utility bill, driver’s license, Texas Department of Public Safety ID, rent receipt, letter from landlord (can’t be a relative).

    1. Proof of income from your job–Last 2 pay stubs or paychecks, a statement from your employer, or self-employment records.

    2. Bank accounts–The most current statement for all accounts.

    3. Medical costs–Bills, receipts, or statements. These items should show costs you have now and costs you expect in the future.

    4. Rent or mortgage costs–Recent checks, check stubs, or statement from the mortgage bank or landlord. Renters also need to give the landlord’s name, address, and phone number.

    5. Dependent care expenses–Receipts, canceled checks, or a signed statement from the person you pay. A signed statement must show when and how much you pay.

    6. Child support anyone pays–Court papers that show what you must pay for child support.

    7. Child support anyone gets–District clerk record. Or letter from the parent who pays showing how much, how often and the date it is usually paid. The letter must have the name, address, phone number, and signature of the parent who pays.

    1. Proof of income from your job–Last 3 pay stubs or paychecks, a statement from your employer, or self-employment records.

    2. Bank accounts–Most current statement for all accounts.

    3. Proof a child is related to you–Legal birth, hospital, or baptismal certificate.

    4. Citizenship–U.S. passport, Certificate of Naturalization, U.S. birth certificate (copies of the front and back), hospital record of birth, or Medicare card.

    5. Child’s vaccines–Vaccine records for each child.

    6. Proof a child lives with you–A signed statement from your landlord or a non-relative neighbor that includes his or her name, address, and phone number.

    7. Child support anyone pays–Court papers that show what you must pay for child support.

    8. Child support anyone gets–District clerk record. Or letter from the parent who pays showing how much, how often and the date it is usually paid. The letter must have the name, address, phone number, and signature of the parent who pays.

    9. Health insurance–Copy of the front and back of the insurance card or policy.

    1. Proof of income from your job–One pay stub or paycheck from the last 60 days, a statement from your employer, or self-employment records.

    2. Medicaid and CHIP only-Medical costs–Bills or statements from health-care providers (doctors, drug stores, etc.) from the past 3 months. We only need these items if you haven’t already paid for these services.

    3. Citizenship–U.S. passport, Certificate of Naturalization, U.S. birth certificate (copies of the front and back), hospital record of birth, or Medicare card.

    4. Most recent income tax return to verify tax deductions.

    5. The most recent modification of your divorce decree or separation agreement if you pay or receive alimony.

    1. Proof of income from your job–Last 3 pay stubs or paychecks, a statement from your employer, self-employment records, or last year’s tax return.

    2. Medical costs–Bills or statements from health-care providers (doctors, hospitals, drug stores, etc.) from the past 3 months. We only need these items if you haven’t already paid for these services.

    3. Citizenship–U.S. passport, Certificate of Naturalization, U.S. birth certificate (copies of the front and back), hospital record of birth, or Medicare card.

    4. Most recent income tax return to verify tax deductions.

    5. The most recent modification of your divorce decree or separation agreement if you pay or receive alimony.

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