The Texas H1200 Mbic form is an application for the Medicaid Buy-In for Children program, designed to assist families with children who have disabilities. This program provides financial support for medical expenses to families whose income exceeds the limits for traditional Medicaid. By completing this form, families can access vital healthcare resources for their children, ensuring they receive the necessary medical attention.
The Texas H1200 Mbic form is an essential tool for families seeking assistance through the Medicaid Buy-In for Children program. This program is designed to support children with disabilities whose families earn too much to qualify for traditional Medicaid. To be eligible, the child must be 18 years old or younger and meet specific disability criteria similar to those for Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Parents must also enroll their child in their employer's health insurance if it covers at least half of the costs. Income limits apply, and families may need to pay a monthly fee. Completing the form involves answering a series of questions about the child, their parents, and any siblings living in the household. It also requires submitting supporting documents, such as proof of income and medical expenses. Once submitted, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission will review the application and inform families of their eligibility within 45 days. For those who need assistance, free legal help is available, and resources can be found by contacting local benefits offices.
Texas Health and Human
Form H1200MBIC
Services Commission
Cover Letter
March 2011
Application for Benefits – Medicaid BuyIn for Children
About this program:
Medicaid BuyIn for Children can help pay medical bills for children with disabilities.
This program helps families who make too much money to get traditional Medicaid.
To get benefits:
ｸThe child must be age 18 or younger.
ｸThe child must meet the same rules for a disability that are used to get Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
ｸIf a parent’s employer pays at least half of the annual cost of health insurance, the parent must sign up and keep that insurance.
ｸThe family must meet income limits set by the program.
ｸThe family might have to pay a monthly fee.
How to apply:
1.Fill out this form. You can ask a friend or family member to help you.
2.Answer each question on the form. If a question does not apply to you, write “none” for the answer.
3.Sign and date Page 6.
4.Send copies of the following items (don’t send originals). We only need items that apply to your case.
ｸProof of money from a job: Pay stubs or earning statements.
ｸProof of money not from a job (veterans benefits, Social Security income, etc.): Award letters.
ｸMedical costs: Bills or statements from health care providers (doctors, hospitals, drug stores, etc.) from the past 6 months.
How to send in your application and items we need:
Fax: 18774472839. If your form is 2sided, fax both sides.
Mail: Health and Human Services Commission, P.O. Box 14600, Midland, TX 797114600.
After we get your form, we will check to see if you can get benefits. Someone might contact you if we need more information. We will let you know the decision within 45 days.
You can get free legal help if you need it. Call your local benefits office to find out where to get free legal help in your area.
Questions?
Call or visit an HHSC benefits office. To find an office near you, call 211 (tollfree).
211 also can answer questions about this program. When you call: (1) pick a language and then
(2) pick option 2.
1. Child applying for benefits
1st child applying for benefits
First name
Middle initial
Last name
Social Security number
Is the child married?
Yes
No
Home address – street and number
City, state, and ZIP
County
Home phone
Mailing address (if different) – street and number
Cell phone
Birth date (mm/dd/yy)
Is the child:
Does the child live in Texas?
Does the child plan to stay in Texas?
Male
Female
If the child is not a U.S. citizen:
Is the child a U.S. citizen?
Is the child a refugee or legally admitted immigrant?
Is the child registered with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services?
If yes, give immigrant registration number:
The child is: (mark one or more)
American Indian or Alaska Native
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
White
Black or AfricanAmerican
Hispanic or Latino
2nd child applying for benefits
If more than 2 children are applying for benefits, add more pages.
For HHSC staff use only
Application
Redetermination
Date Form Received
Case number
MBIC EDG number
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2. Parents living with the child
Items marked “optional” can help us work your case better.
1st parent
Middle initial Last name
Social Security number (optional)
Do you live with the child?
Yes No
Are you:
Birth date (optional)
The following questions are about the 1st parent’s job and their job’s health insurance.
Do you want this parent’s employer to answer these questions?
If yes, give the attached "Employment Verification" (Form H1028MBIC) to your employer. Ask your employer to fill out the form and send it to us. If you need another form, make a copy.
If no, please give facts below. If this parent has more than one job, add more pages.
Employer’s name and address
Gross amount paid (before taxes are taken out)
How often are you paid? (once a week, twice a month, etc.)
Does your job have health insurance?
$
Does the child applying for benefits get health insurance coverage through your job?
If no, answer the following question, then go to the next section:
If your job has insurance and your child isn’t on it, what is the next date you could enroll your child?
If yes, answer the next 6 questions:
1. What date did insurance coverage start?
4.
What is your policy number?
2. How much do you pay for the insurance?
5.
What is the insurance company’s name?
3. Does your employer pay at least half of the premium
6.
What is the insurance company’s address?
(this is usually a monthly payment)?
2nd parent
The following questions are about the 2nd parent’s job and their job’s health insurance.
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3. Brothers and sisters living with the child
Does a child applying for benefits have any brothers or sisters who are:
(a)age 21 or younger, and (b) living in the same home? If no, skip this section.
If yes, give facts below. Add more pages, if needed. Items marked “optional” can help us work your case better.
Brother
Sister
Does this person have a job?
If this person has a job, give employer’s name and address:
Gross amount paid
How often paid?
(before taxes are taken out)
(once a week, twice a month, etc.)
If age 18 to 21:
If yes, when will this person finish?
Is this person in school or training for a job?
You will need to send proof that this person is in school or training.
(before taxes are taken out) (once a week, twice a month, etc.)
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4. Other health insurance
The following question is about health coverage other than Medicaid, Medicare, or your job’s insurance:
Does anyone pay now, or has anyone paid in the past year,
for health coverage for the child applying for benefits?
If yes, tell us the following:
Name of insurance company
Policy number
Address of insurance company
Coverage start date
Coverage end date
5. Medical Bills
Medicaid sometimes can pay for medical services you got 3 months before you applied.
Does the child applying for benefits have medical bills for services they got in the past 3 months?
If yes, send:
(1)Copies of medical bills from the past 3 months.
(2)Proof of money you got (income) from the past 3 months.
6.Money not from a job
Tell us about any other types of money you get. If you need more room, add more pages.
Attach proof of the money you get (award letters or earning statements). We might not count some of the money you get.
Money the child
Money the parents, and brothers and sisters age 21 or younger,
applying for benefits gets:
who live with the child get:
Monthly amount
(before taxes are
Type of money
taken out)
Who pays the money?
Who gets the money?
Social Security
Veterans benefits
Railroad retirement
Civil service
Pension
Annuity
Interest
Farm income
Mineral / Royalty
Gifts
Other income not
from a job
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7. Authorized representative
An authorized representative can act for the person applying for benefits by:
ｸGiving and getting facts related to the application.
ｸTaking any action needed to complete the application process. This includes appealing an HHSC decision.
ｸTaking any action related to getting benefits. This includes reporting changes.
If the child applying for benefits has an authorized representative, tell us about that person:
Name of authorized representative
Mailing address
Phone
()
8.Signing up to vote
The following is for anyone age 17 years and 10 months or older:
Applying to register or declining to register to vote will not affect the amount of assistance that you will be provided by this agency.
If you are not registered to vote where you live now, would you like to apply
to register to vote here today? ..........................................................................................................................
IF YOU DO NOT CHECK EITHER BOX, YOU WILL BE CONSIDERED TO HAVE DECIDED NOT TO REGISTER TO VOTE AT THIS TIME. If you would like help in filling out the voter registration application form, we will help you. The decision whether to seek or accept help is yours. You may fill out the application form in private. If you believe that someone has interfered with your right to register or to decline to register to vote, or your right to choose your own political party or other political preference, you may file a complaint with the Elections Division, Secretary of State, P.O. Box 12060, Austin, TX 78711. Telephone: 18002528683
Agency Use Only: Voter Registration Status
Already registered
Client declined
Client to mail
Mailed to client
Agency transmitted
Other
Signature–Agency Staff
9. Legal information
Discrimination
If you think you have been treated unfairly (discriminated against) because of race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, or religion, you can file a complaint. Contact us by:
ﾃEmail – HHSCivilRightsOffice@hhsc.state.tx.us.
ﾃMail – HHSC Civil Rights Office, 701 W. 51st St., Suite 104, MC W206, Austin, TX 78751.
ﾃPhone (tollfree) – 18883886332 or 18774327232 (TTY). Fax – 15124385885.
You also can contact the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
ﾃMail – HHS, Office for Civil Rights Region VI, 1301 Young St., Room 1169, Dallas, TX 75202.
ﾃPhone – 18003681019 (tollfree) or 12147678940 (TTY). Fax – 12147674032.
Social Security Numbers
You only need to give the Social Security numbers (SSN) for people who want benefits. If you don't have an SSN, we can help you apply for one if you are a U.S. citizen or a legal immigrant. Giving or applying for an SSN is voluntary; however, anyone who doesn't apply for an SSN or doesn't give an SSN can't get benefits.
We will not give your SSN to the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services. We will use SSNs to check the amount of money you get (income), if you can get benefits, and the amount of benefits you can get. You won't have to give SSNs for any family members who are not eligible because of immigration status and who are not asking for benefits. (42 C.F.R. 435.910)
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10. Statement of understanding
Facts HHSC Has About You
In most cases, you can see and get facts HHSC has about you. This includes facts you give HHSC and facts HHSC gets from other sources (medical records, employment records, etc.). You might have to pay to get a copy of these facts. You can ask HHSC to fix anything that is wrong. You do not have to pay to fix a mistake. To ask for a copy or to fix a mistake, you can call 211 or your local HHSC benefits office.
ﾃI have been advised and understand that this application or redetermination will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, disability or political belief.
ﾃI have been advised and understand that I may request a review of the decision made on my application or redetermination for benefits and may request a fair hearing, orally or in writing, concerning any action or inaction affecting receipt or termination of assistance.
ﾃIf my case is selected for review, I give my consent for HHSC to obtain information from any source to verify the statements I have made.
ﾃI understand that HHSC may give my name, address and phone number to telephone and electric utility companies to help them determine if I qualify for a reduction in my bills.
11.Penalty statement
ﾃMy answers to all of the questions, and the statements I have made, are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
ﾃI understand that if I obtain or assist another person in obtaining, medical assistance by fraudulent means, I may be charged with a state or federal offense; and I may also be held liable for any repayment of benefits fraudulently obtained.
ﾃI will let HHSC know within 10 days of any changes that could affect my eligibility. This includes changes in income, living arrangement or insurance (including health insurance premiums).
12.Sign and date the form
I certify under penalty of perjury that the information I have provided on this application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. If it is not, I may be subject to criminal prosecution.
Sign here if you are applying for benefits. Or if you are the authorized representative.
Date
If the child applying for benefits is age 17 or younger, a parent must sign.
If the person above signed with an "X" or other mark, we need the signature of 2 witnesses:
Sign here if you are a witness
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