How do I get Medicaid?

The social worker at the hospital should be helping you with the application. Have you asked her to help apply?

For Community Medicaid (for in home care), contact your Area Agency on Aging.

Here is a link to their website. Give them a call for next steps.
Hope this helps.

https://aaacoastalbend.org/

Hi, Dot. Here is the website for Texas Health and Human Services:

https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/health/medicaid-chip/medicaid-chip-programs-services/programs-seniors-aging

The website mentions a hotline you can call: 2-1-1. Or (877)541-7905.

Hope you can get some helpful info.