Texas - TX

Acceptable Subsidies

The standard eligibility programs that may be used as proof of subsidy include Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/Food Stamps, Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Federal Public Housing Assistance (FPHA), Veteran's Pension or Survivor's Pension benefit.

State-Specific Tribal Eligibility Programs

• Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR)
• Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance (BIA)
• Tribally Administered TANF (TTANF)
• Head Start (meeting income qualifying standards)

See General Rules for more information.

UNACCEPTABLE Subsidy Proof Examples

Food Stamps (Lone Star) Cards

QMB Texas Benefits Cards

• Must say STAR + PLUS or MQMB (NOT just QMB) or say Medicaid ID Card in the upper left corner. See below for acceptable examples.

Acceptable Subsidy Proof Examples

Medicaid Cards

Medicaid Letter

Acceptable Income Proof Examples

• Must be notarized.

• Must be notarized.

Acceptable ID Examples