Which Medicaid/food stamp offices serve Collin county and Dallas county in TX?

The Medicaid and SNAP (Food Stamp) benefits in Texas are administered by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC).

For Collin and Dallas counties, you generally have a few ways to get assistance, including online applications and local offices.

📌 Centralized Application Methods

The easiest way to apply for or manage benefits like SNAP and Medicaid is through state-wide resources:

• Online Application: The primary way to apply is online at YourTexasBenefits.com.
• Phone/Hotline: You can call 2-1-1 Texas or (877) 541-7905. This is a free, 24-hour service that can provide information and referrals for HHSC programs and other community services.

📍 Local Offices (Texas Health and Human Services)

While the online platform is heavily utilized, there are local offices where you can apply or submit documentation. These offices handle the federal and state benefits like SNAP (Food Stamps), Medicaid, and TANF.

For Dallas County:

• Texas Dept. of Human Services Benefit Office (HHSC)
  • One known location mentioned in search results is: 440 S. Nursery Road, Suite 200, Irving, TX.
• Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS)
  • While DCHHS also provides Welfare Assistance and has a location at 2377 N. Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX 75207, their welfare assistance may be separate from the state-run SNAP/Medicaid programs. They often assist with county-level financial, utility, and food assistance, and can often help residents apply for state benefits.
  • Phone: (214) 819-1800 (for Welfare Assistance appointments).

For Collin County:

• The search results primarily highlight Collin County Health Care Services for the WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) program and the County Indigent Healthcare Program. WIC often has staff or community partners that can help with SNAP/Medicaid applications.
  • McKinney WIC Office: 825 N. McDonald St., Suite 120, McKinney, TX 75069
  • Plano WIC Office: 900 E. Park Blvd., Suite 165, Plano, TX 75074