A young adult who ages out of foster care may be eligible for Medicaid under either the Former Foster Care Children (FFCC) program or the Medicaid for Transitioning Foster Care Youth (MTFCY), provided that he or she meets the eligibility requirements.

A young adult age 18-25 may be eligible for health-care coverage through the FFCC program.

A young adult age 18-20 may be eligible for health-care coverage through the MTFCY program.

DFPS initiates the coverage by sending an automated referral through IMPACT to HHSC as the young adult ages out of foster care.

Upon receiving the referral, HHSC determines which program the young adult qualifies for. See 10140 Overview of Healthcare Coverage for Youth and Young Adults Who Age Out of Foster Care.