Healthcare & Medical Resources

Health Insurance

• Student Health Insurance (Domestic & International Students)
• Harris Health/Gold Card
• State of TX Healthcare Overview
• The Healthy Texas Women program offers free women's health and family planning services to eligible, low-income women. These services help women plan their families, whether they want to achieve, postpone or prevent pregnancy. They can also have a positive effect on future pregnancy planning and general health.
• Health Insurance Marketplace
• Additional List of Resources
• If you are uninsured, are a citizen or lawful permanent resident (LPR), and meet the income eligibility criteria, you (and your children, if applicable) may be eligible for free health insurance under Medicaid. Your local hospital and health center may also provide help with the application, though this normally occurs in person.
• Children's Health Insurance Plan is for children in families with low income.

Helpful Tips

• If you experienced a qualifying life event, such as losing your job or inability to keep your parent/employer’s insurance coverage, you may qualify for a special enrollment circumstance within 30 days and could be eligible for a plan through the Healthcare Marketplace. Visit healthcare.gov to learn more about your healthcare options.
• If your income or household changed and you have coverage through the Marketplace, update the information online or call 1 (800) 318-2596 to get instructions on how to adjust your plan. By doing this, you may save money or even become eligible for free health insurance through Medicaid.
• If you are undocumented or are waiting for your healthcare plan coverage’s approval, contact a local health community center to receive care.