Texas Medicaid Renewal: How to Keep Your Coverage in 2026
Texas mails a renewal letter when it is time to renew your Medicaid. Renew online at Your Texas Benefits — watch for a yellow envelope marked “Action Required” in red. If you do not respond, you can lose coverage.
See also how long Medicaid renewal takes.
Official phone: 2-1-1 or 1-877-541-7905 (Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–6 p.m. CT; pick a language, then press 2)
Last verified with official Texas HHS sources: July 11, 2026.
Quick answer
- Do this now: log in and complete/sign your renewal on Your Texas Benefits.
- Watch for: a yellow envelope that says “Action Required” in red (account holders get the notice electronically).
- Other ways to submit: mail to Texas HHS, P.O. Box 149024, Austin, TX 78714-9024; fax 877-447-2839; call 2-1-1 (Option 2); or a local office.
- Have ready: current income proof and any household changes.
Step by step: renew your Texas Medicaid
- Log in at YourTexasBenefits.com and open your renewal (or your To-do alert).
- Update income and household information, upload any requested proof, and sign electronically.
- Submit before the due date on your notice; keep the confirmation.
- On a phone, you can complete and sign the renewal in your account and photograph documents to upload.
Processing time
Medicaid renewals follow the standard determination window (generally up to 45 days; up to 90 days if eligibility is based on a disability). Renew as early as your notice allows to avoid a coverage gap.
If it is late or you got no notice: log in to check your alerts, then call 2-1-1 / 1-877-541-7905. If coverage ended, ask about reinstatement or a fair hearing.
Common problems
- Still pending: check for a required interview or a request for information (RFI); respond, then call 2-1-1.
- Documents not received: re-upload in your account and confirm they are attached to your case.
- Interview missed: HHSC does not auto-deny; use Form H1830-FA / H1020-MA-FA to complete by the final date.
- Login problem: use “Forgot user name/password”; a disabled-for-inactivity account can be re-activated from the login help.
- No notice received: check your online alerts and your mail (yellow “Action Required” envelope for renewals); call 2-1-1.
- Renewal form missing: complete it online at Your Texas Benefits, or call 2-1-1 (Option 2) to get one.
What to do next
| Your situation | Do this |
|---|---|
| Waiting, no problems | Watch your alerts; a decision comes within the processing window. |
| Asked for documents | Upload right away in your account; confirm they are attached. |
| Missed an interview | Call the Flexible Appointment number on Form H1830-FA before the final date. |
| Past the time limit | Call 2-1-1 / 1-877-541-7905; ask for a supervisor or a fair hearing. |
| Denied or coverage ended | You can request a fair hearing (appeal); ask about reinstatement. |
Official contact: 2-1-1 or 1-877-541-7905 (Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–6 p.m. CT). Lone Star (EBT) card: 1-800-777-7328.
Sources
- Texas HHS — Redeterminations (Texas Works Handbook B-120) — verified July 11, 2026.
- Texas HHS — End of Continuous Medicaid Coverage — verified July 11, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
When do I renew my Texas Medicaid?
Texas mails a renewal (redetermination) packet when your renewal is due — usually once a year. Renew by the date on the letter to avoid a gap in coverage.
How do I renew Texas Medicaid online?
Sign in to YourTexasBenefits, open your case, complete the renewal, and upload any documents the state requests.
What if I miss the Texas Medicaid renewal deadline?
If your coverage ends, you may have a short window to reinstate it by submitting your renewal; otherwise you can reapply through YourTexasBenefits.
How will I know my Texas Medicaid renewed?
You’ll receive a notice, and you can check your case status any time in your YourTexasBenefits account.
Official sources
Official Texas & federal sources
Reviewed for accuracy · Updated July 14, 2026 · Based on official Texas HHSC and USDA sources.