Medicaid is the best low-income health insurance in Texas for children, but it's very difficult for adults to get. If you do qualify, Medicaid is a good option. If you make too much for Medicaid, you could buy an alternative health plan, get health care at a community center or look for cheap traditional health insurance.

Blue Cross Blue Shield has the cheapest health insurance in Texas. If you can't get Medicaid, you could consider buying a regular health insurance policy. If you shop through HealthCare.gov, you might get premium subsidies that can make your health insurance cheaper.

If you have STAR Medicaid, also called managed care, your Medicaid benefits come from a health insurance company. In most parts of Texas, you'll have at least two companies you can choose from, which may include Aetna, Amerigroup or Blue Cross Blue Shield. You'll then get your health care from doctors and hospitals within your company's network.