How To Find A Title V Clinic In Texas To Treat You If You’re Uninsured

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In this community resource guide, you will learn about Title V and how it helps low-income and uninsured individuals access quality healthcare.

If you cannot qualify for Medicaid or any other government health coverage, then Title V is a program that can help you access medical care. To take advantage of the Title V program you will need to find healthcare clinics that accept Title V funds. In this resource guide, you will not only learn how to find Title V funded healthcare clinics to treat you, but you will also get a solid understanding of what this program entails.

The bottom line is whether you are an uninsured individual needing low-cost medical care or a healthcare professional who connects low-income clients to healthcare services, understanding how Title V programs work can assist you in locating affordable medical care.

Keep reading!

What Is Title V?

Title V is a federal block grant that is used to cover the costs of healthcare for low-income families in Texas. This healthcare services block grant provides access to medical care for pregnant women, children, and individuals with special needs who cannot qualify for government programs like Medicaid or CHIP health insurance.

How Does Title V Work?

Title V funds are given to state maternal and child health programs. Many times these programs are a part of local health departments or state health departments. There is flexibility in how funding can be used by health departments.

For instance, some health departments use Title V funds to treat children needing dental care. As long as the funds are used to treat pregnant women, children, or individuals with disabilities, states can decide where the funds can be spent.

Editor’s Note: Title V funds come from the Maternal and Child Health Block Grant (MCH).

Eligibility Requirements For Title V

Eligibility to receive healthcare services through a Title V program or clinic include:

• You must be a Texas resident.
• Cannot qualify for government healthcare plans like Medicaid or CHIP.
• You are considered low-income. Income qualifications for Title V are having earnings less than 185% of the federal poverty level.

Below is an estimate of the income limits you must fall below to receive help through a Title V program:

Household Size	Federal Poverty Level
1	$12,880
2	$17,420
3	$21,960
4	$26,500
5	$31,040
6	$35,580
7	$40,120
8	$44,660
For each additional family member, you can add…	$4,540

 

How Does Title V Help Low-Income Families In Texas Connect To Healthcare Services?

The goal of Title V funds is to connect you to affordable healthcare if you cannot qualify for Medicaid or if you are considered low income. Here are specific ways that Title V programs provide medical care to low-income families.

• Offers access to healthcare clinics if you are a pregnant woman, a child or you have a disability and you cannot qualify for government healthcare.
• Pregnant women can receive help with prenatal and postnatal care via Title V funded clinics.
• Helps low-income children to get the necessary healthcare assessments and follow-up visits needed to treat disease.
• Funds preventative healthcare services for pregnant women and children.
• Offers coordinated care for families with special needs children.

What Title V Services Are Offered To Women In Texas?

Below are the medical and dental services that women in Texas can receive under the Title V program: 

• Medical – Pregnant women can get healthcare treatment for up to 60 days while they wait on CHIP or Medicaid to be approved.
• Dental – Women who are pregnant can get dental services for up to 3 months after they give birth. 

Here is more information about the medical and dental services a Title V clinic in Texas can help with. 

Prenatal Medical	Prenatal Dental
Complete history	Oral evaluations for pregnant women
Physical exam and a clinical assessment	Preventative and therapeutic care
Family planning services in Texas	Radiographs
Counseling for expecting mothers
Routine prenatal labs and diagnostic testing
Case management services to women who are high risk

 

What Title V Services Are Offered To Children In Texas?

These are the Title V services for health and dental that are offered to children in Texas. 

• Health – Kids and young adults 21 and younger can receive primary care at Title V clinics in Texas. 
• Dental – The same is true for dental services. Children under 21 years old can get low-cost dental care at a Title V clinic in Texas. \

Below is a table with an explanation of healthcare and dental services offered to children under the Title V program. 

Child Health	Child Dental
Wellness check-ups for children	Dental evaluations for children under Title V
Labs, routine vaccines, some primary care	Fluoride treatment
High-risk infants under 1 year old can receive case management	Sealants
	Restorative treatment for children
	Radiographs

 

How Do I Get Title V Healthcare Services?

You will need to find a healthcare clinic that accepts Title V funds. Many times health departments that are run by your city or county either have a Title V program or they can at least direct you to clinics that will treat you if you are uninsured or low income.

In the next section, I will show you a tool that you can use to find Title V healthcare clinics in your area.

How To Find A Title V Clinic

To find a Title V clinic in Texas you will need to visit the Texas Health and Human Services website. They have a tool called the “Primary and Specialty Health Service Locator” that you can use to find Title V programs in your area.

You can use this tool to search for Title V clinics via city or zip code. In addition, you can also choose the type of healthcare you need like:

• Epilepsy
• Primary care doctor
• Children’s primary care or dental
• Autism clinics in Texas for children
• Low-cost prenatal care for pregnant women in Texas
• Special needs programs for children in Texas

In this example, I am searching for a Title V primary care doctor in Houston. Below is a screenshot of some of the low-cost clinics in Houston that work with the Title V program.

To receive services at these clinics you will need to call them and inform them that you are uninsured and want to receive care through the Title V program that they offer. After that, you’ll talk with them more about your household income to see whether you qualify for Title V health coverage.

Other Ways To Find Low-Cost Clinics In Texas If You Are Uninsured

You can visit a federally qualified health center in Texas if you are uninsured need to get medical treatment. These clinics also receive government funding. This money is used to provide healthcare in low-income neighborhoods, where they may otherwise not have access to adequate healthcare.

You can find FQHCs in Texas by using the Find A Health Center tool. Type in your zip code and you will be presented with a map of Texas FQHC clinics in your city.

Another way to get treatment if you are uninsured is to visit an “indigent care clinic”. These are commonly known as “county clinics”. These are healthcare networks that provide treatment to the low-income, uninsured, homeless, and undocumented citizens in the city.

To find one of these clinics you can contact your local health department or visit the Texas Health and Human Services website to learn more about the County Indigent Health Care Program near you.

Conclusion

If you are uninsured or low-income and need medical care, there are many ways for you to find a Title V clinic in Texas.

These clinics receive government funding to provide medical care to pregnant women, children, and individuals with disabilities who cannot qualify for Medicaid.

You can use the Primary and Specialty Health Service Locator on the Texas Health and Human Services website to search for clinics by city or zip code. Once you find a Title V program in your area, simply contact them to see if they are accepting new patients and to see if you meet income qualifications for the program.

For more questions about Title V clinics or programs in Texas, leave a comment below or visit the Texas Health and Human Services website.

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