To check your WIC benefits in Texas, you can either call the Lone Star Card Help Desk at 1-800-777-7328 or visit the website at www.yourtexasbenefits.com. When you call, you will need to provide your WIC ID number and your date of birth. When you visit the website, you will need to create an account and then log in to view your benefits information. Once you are logged in, you can view your balance, transaction history, and upcoming appointments. You can also print out a statement of benefits.
Texas Benefits Online Portal
Texas Health and Human Services provides an online portal for residents to access information about their benefits, including eligibility, coverage, and payment status. To access the portal, you’ll need to create an account using your Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).
Eligibility Check
To check your eligibility for benefits, follow these steps:
- Visit the Texas Health and Human Services website.
- Click on the “Services” tab.
- Select “Benefits.”
- Click on “Check Your Eligibility.”
- Enter your personal information and submit the form.
Coverage and Payment Information
Once you’re logged into the portal, you can access information about your coverage and payment status, including:
- Your plan details
- Upcoming due dates
- Payment history
Contact Information
If you have any questions or need assistance, you can contact Texas Health and Human Services at:
| Phone Number | Email Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| (800) 252-8023 | csh@hhs.texas.gov | https://www.yourtexasbenefits.com/ |
Phone Inquiries for WIC Balance
To obtain information about your WIC balance over the phone, follow these steps:
- Call the Texas WIC State Office at (800) 252-8509.
- Select the language of your choice.
- Follow the prompts to enter your WIC ID number or Social Security number.
- Input the last four digits of your phone number to verify your identity.
- The automated system will provide you with your current WIC balance.
Please note that this option is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Checking Your WIC Texas Health And Nutrition
Your WIC (Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children) health and nutritional services have several ways to check your benefits.
You can check your WIC Texas benefits by:
- Visiting a local WIC office.
- Calling the WIC Texas state office at 1-800-942-9468.
- Logging into your MyWIC account online.
- Downloading the WIC Texas app.
Visiting a Local WIC Office
Visiting a local WIC office is the most common way to check your WIC balance.
To visit a local WIC office, you will need to:
- Find a WIC office near you.
- Bring your WIC card.
- The WIC office will be able to tell you your balance.
Text Messaging System for WIC Updates
WIC participants in Texas can now receive their monthly WIC benefit balance and transaction history updates via text message. This new service is available to all WIC participants with a valid mobile phone number on file with their local WIC agency. To sign up for the text messaging service, simply text “WICBALANCE” to 898-211.
- You will receive a confirmation text message letting you know that you have been added to the WIC text messaging list.
- You will then receive a monthly text message with your WIC benefit balance and transaction history for the previous month.
- If you have any questions about your WIC benefits, you can text “WICHELP” to 898-211 and a WIC staff member will contact you.
The text messaging service is a convenient way to stay up-to-date on your WIC benefits and avoid missing out on any important information.
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