Healthy Texas Women
The Healthy Texas Women program provides family planning and reproductive health services to eligible women in Texas. These services help women plan their families, whether it is to achieve, postpone or prevent pregnancy. These services can have a positive effect on future pregnancy planning and general health.
Who is eligible?
You may receive services if you:
- Are a woman age 15 to 44 (women age 15 to 17 must have parental or legal guardian consent).
- Are a U.S. citizen or legal immigrant.
- Live in Texas.
- Do not have health insurance.
- Are not pregnant.
- Make less than the monthly family income limits listed in the chart below.
Family Size | Monthly Family Income Limit (200% Federal Poverty Level) |
---|---|
1 | $2,127 |
2 | $2,873 |
3 | $3,620 |
4 | $4,367 |
5 | $5,113 |
6 | $5,860 |
7 | $6,607 |
What benefits are available?
The program offers a wide range of women’s health and core family planning services including:
- Pregnancy testing.
- Pelvic examinations.
- Sexually transmitted infection services.
- Breast and cervical cancer screenings.
- Clinical breast examination.
- Screening and treatment for cholesterol, diabetes and high blood pressure.
- HIV screening.
- Long-acting reversible contraceptives.
- Oral contraceptive pills.
- Permanent sterilization.
- Other contraceptive methods such as condoms, diaphragm, vaginal spermicide and injections.
- Screening and treatment for postpartum depression.
Where can I get Healthy Texas Women Program services?
UT Health East Texas Physicians on North Gentry Parkway in Tyler
UT Health East Texas Physicians in Lindale
UT Health East Texas Physicians in Overton
UT Health East Texas Physicians on Patriot Drive in Tyler
The Breast Center at UT Health North Campus Tyler
How do I apply?
- Submit an electronic application on https://www.yourtexasbenefits.com/Learn/Home.
- Call 2-1-1 or 903-877-8185 for assistance.
- Visit a local Health and Human Services (HHS) benefits office.
Family Planning Program
The Family Planning Program provides family planning services to women and men who meet certain income and residency requirements. These services help people determine the number and spacing of their children, reduce unintended pregnancies, improve future pregnancy and birth outcomes and improve general health.
Who is eligible?
You may receive services if you:
- Are 64 years or younger.
- Live in Texas.
- Make less than the monthly income limits listed in the chart below.
Family Size | Monthly Family Income Limit (250% Federal Poverty Level) |
---|---|
1 | $2,658 |
2 | $3,592 |
3 | $4,525 |
4 | $5,458 |
5 | $6,392 |
6 | $7,325 |
7 | $8,258 |
What benefits are available?
The program offers a wide range of men and women’s health and family planning services including:
- Pregnancy testing.
- Pelvic examinations.
- Sexually transmitted infection services.
- Breast and cervical cancer screenings.
- Clinical breast examination.
- Screening for cholesterol, diabetes and high blood pressure.
- HIV screening.
- Long-acting reversible contraceptives.
- Oral contraceptive pills.
- Permanent sterilization.
- Other contraceptive methods such as condoms, diaphragm, vaginal spermicide and injections.
- Limited prenatal benefits.
Where can I get family planning services?
UT Health East Texas Physicians on North Gentry Parkway in Tyler
UT Health East Texas Physicians in Lindale
The Breast Center at UT Health North Campus Tyler
How do I apply?
Complete a paper application to fax or mail in.
- Application (English)
- Application (Spanish)
- Call 903-877-8185 for more information.
Primary Healthcare Program
The Preventive Health program provides preventive health services to eligible men and women in Texas. These services help people with primary care, sick visits and general health.
Who is eligible?
You may receive services if you:
- Are a man or woman under 65.
- Are a U.S. citizen or legal immigrant.
- Live in Texas.
- Do not have health insurance.
- Make less than the monthly family income limits listed in the chart.
Family Size | Monthly Family Income Limit (200% Federal Poverty Level) |
---|---|
1 | $2,127 |
2 | $2,873 |
3 | $3,620 |
4 | $4,367 |
5 | $5,113 |
6 | $5,860 |
7 | $6,607 |
What benefits are available?
The program offers a wide range of preventive health services including:
- Primary care visits
- Sick visits
- Birth control
- Mammograms
- Diabetes visits
- Blood pressure visits
Where can I get Preventive Health Program services?
UT Health East Texas Physicians on North Gentry Parkway in Tyler
UT Health East Texas Physicians in Lindale
The Breast Center at UT Health North Campus Tyler
How do I apply?
Complete a paper application to fax or mail in.
- Application (English)
- Application (Spanish)
- Call 903-877-8185 for more information.