If you live in San Antonio, you do not have health insurance, and a regular checkup feels out of reach, Healthy Texas Women may help. This Texas program covers women’s health and family planning care at no cost for eligible women — things like exams, screenings, and birth control — through clinics across the city.
Help applying is free. The care itself is covered for women who qualify. This guide explains, in plain language, who can apply, what is covered, and the exact ways to apply in San Antonio.
Who can get Healthy Texas Women?
You may be able to get benefits if you:
- Are a woman age 18 to 44, or age 15 to 17 with a parent or legal guardian applying for you
- Live in Texas and are a U.S. citizen or qualified immigrant
- Do not have health insurance
- Are not pregnant right now
- Meet the income limit below
Monthly family income limits — effective March 1, 2026 (204.2% of the federal poverty level):
- Family of 1: $2,716
- Family of 2: $3,682
- Family of 3: $4,649
- Family of 4: $5,616
- Family of 5: $6,582
- Family of 6: $7,549
- Family of 7: $8,515 — add $967 for each extra person
Final eligibility is decided by Texas Health and Human Services when you apply — use these numbers as a guide, not a guarantee.
What does Healthy Texas Women cover?
Covered services listed by the official program include:
- Pregnancy testing and pelvic examinations
- Birth control, including pills, injections, long-acting reversible contraception, other methods, and permanent sterilization
- Breast and cervical cancer screenings, clinical breast exams, and mammograms
- Sexually transmitted infection services and HIV screening
- Screening and treatment for cholesterol, diabetes, and high blood pressure
- Screening and treatment for postpartum depression
Had a baby in the last year? Ask about HTW Plus
Women who have been pregnant in the past 12 months may also qualify for Healthy Texas Women Plus, with extra help for conditions that affect health after pregnancy. You do not file a separate application — say on your Healthy Texas Women application that you were pregnant in the past year and you will be considered for Plus.
Pregnant right now? Look at these programs instead
Healthy Texas Women is for women who are not pregnant. If you are pregnant and uninsured, Texas has separate coverage — see our guide to Medicaid and CHIP Perinatal in San Antonio. For related care, also see free STD testing in San Antonio and free mental health services in San Antonio.
How to apply in San Antonio
Online: Apply at YourTexasBenefits.com. The official site notes the online application works on desktop computers, not on phones or tablets — use a computer if you can, or pick another option below.
By phone: Call 2-1-1 to apply, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Central Time.
In person: Apply at a clinic that offers Healthy Texas Women — some clinics can see you the same day you fill out the form. You can also pick up a form at a WIC office.
By mail or fax: Mail a completed form to Healthy Texas Women, P.O. Box 149021, Austin, TX 78714-9021, or fax it toll-free to 1-866-993-9971.
Proof you will need: proof of identity, proof of the money you make (for example a recent pay stub), and proof of citizenship and immigration status. If the state needs more, they will send a letter with a deadline.
Not sure where to start?
Our free Apply for Me service builds a personalized guide to programs you may qualify for — it does not submit government applications or complete paperwork for you, and it never guarantees approval.
Check what you may qualify for — free Apply for Me guide
Helpful links & phone numbers
- HealthyTexasWomen.org — Who can apply — official eligibility and income limits
- HealthyTexasWomen.org — How to apply — official application options and proof list
- HealthyTexasWomen.org — Benefits — official list of covered services
- YourTexasBenefits.com — apply online for Texas benefits
- Texas HHS — Programs for Women — Medicaid for Pregnant Women, CHIP Perinatal, and cancer screening programs
- 2-1-1 — apply for Healthy Texas Women by phone and get referrals to local help (Mon–Fri, 8 a.m.–6 p.m. CT)
- 1-800-942-3678 — WIC office locator, to find a WIC office where you can pick up an application
- 1-866-993-9971 — toll-free fax for mailing in a Healthy Texas Women application
Frequently asked questions
Is Healthy Texas Women really free?
Yes — for women who qualify, covered services are provided at no cost through the program. Applying is also free. Final eligibility is decided by the state.
Can I apply if I am pregnant?
No — you must not be pregnant to join Healthy Texas Women. If you are pregnant, apply for Medicaid for Pregnant Women or CHIP Perinatal instead; applying for Medicaid will also check CHIP Perinatal if you do not qualify for Medicaid.
Can a 16-year-old apply?
A parent or legal guardian must apply, renew, and report changes on behalf of a 15- to 17-year-old.
What if I had a baby recently?
Tell them on your application that you were pregnant in the past 12 months. You will be considered for Healthy Texas Women Plus with no extra application.
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