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  Texas Health and Human Services Commission · [email protected]
September 8, 2022 at 7:31 PM

News Release: Shuford Named Interim Commissioner of State Health Department

News Release: Shuford Named Interim Commissioner of State Health Department HHSC Commissioner named Dr. Jennifer Shuford interim commissioner of the Texas Department of State Health Services, effective Oct. 1. ? NEWS RELEASE ? Texas Health and Hum…
  Texas Health and Human Services Commission · [email protected]
September 6, 2022 at 1:02 PM

Behavioral Health Policy Analyst Position Open in Medicaid

Behavioral Health Policy Analyst Position Open in Medicaid Behavioral Health Policy Analyst Position Open in Medicaid Are you a licensed mental health professional ? such as a social worker or counselor (e.g. LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LCDC)? Do you enjoy researching, w…
  Texas Health and Human Services Commission · [email protected]
September 2, 2022 at 1:02 PM

September 1, 2022 MCS COVID-19 Stakeholder Information Session

September 1, 2022 MCS COVID-19 Stakeholder Information Session September 1, 2022 MCS COVID-19 Stakeholder Information Session Thank you for your interest in listening to the Sept. 1 Texas Medicaid CHIP COVID-19 Information Session. The audio from this session …
  Texas Health and Human Services Commission · [email protected]
September 1, 2022 at 1:02 PM

Draft Specialty Drug List Available for Comment

Draft Specialty Drug List Available for Comment Draft Specialty Drug List Available for Comment The draft specialty drug list for September 2022 is now available for public comment. HHSC will accept comments on the draft until Thursday, September 22. Other new…
  Texas Health and Human Services Commission · [email protected]
August 23, 2022 at 12:51 PM

HHSC Seeking Case Management for Children and Pregnant Women (CPW) Providers in West Texas, Nueces and Jefferson

HHSC Seeking Case Management for Children and Pregnant Women (CPW) Providers in West Texas, Nueces and Jefferson HHSC Seeking Case Management for Children and Pregnant Women (CPW) Providers in West Texas, Nueces and Jefferson Eligible providers in the El Paso,…
  Texas Health and Human Services Commission · [email protected]
August 17, 2022 at 7:54 PM

Reminder: Public Hearing Notice: Proposed Amendments to Program Rules for School Health and Related Services

Reminder: Public Hearing Notice: Proposed Amendments to Program Rules for School Health and Related Services Reminder: Public Hearing Notice: Proposed Amendments to Program Rules for School Health and Related Services The Texas Health and Human Services Commis…
  Texas Health and Human Services Commission · [email protected]
August 15, 2022 at 4:55 PM

Comments and Responses on Draft Behavioral Health Services HB 4 Telecommunications Policy Available

Comments and Responses on Draft Behavioral Health Services HB 4 Telecommunications Policy Available Comments and Responses on Draft Behavioral Health Services HB 4 Telecommunications Policy Available In alignment with?House Bill 4 (87th Legislative Session, 20…
  Texas Health and Human Services Commission · [email protected]
August 12, 2022 at 1:01 PM

July 2022 Drug Utilization Review Board Meeting Summary

July 2022 Drug Utilization Review Board Meeting Summary July 2022 Drug Utilization Review Board Meeting Summary The Texas Drug Utilization Review Board met Friday, July 22, to make recommendations about clinical prior authorizations and drugs on the Texas Medi…
  Texas Health and Human Services Commission · [email protected]
August 12, 2022 at 12:07 PM

REMINDER: Perinatal Advisory Council Applications Due Aug. 19

REMINDER: Perinatal Advisory Council Applications Due Aug. 19 REMINDER: Perinatal Advisory Council Applications Due Aug. 19 If you?re interested in the hospital designation program for levels of care for neonatal and maternal services, you may want to apply to…
  Texas Health and Human Services Commission · [email protected]
August 11, 2022 at 1:01 PM

American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Provider Retention Payments

American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Provider Retention Payments American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Provider Retention Payments Initial report is due by August 15, 2022. The Texas Healt…
  Texas Health and Human Services Commission · [email protected]
August 10, 2022 at 8:10 PM

News Release: HHSC Receives Federal Grant to Expand Fraud Prevention Efforts

News Release: HHSC Receives Federal Grant to Expand Fraud Prevention Efforts The USDA has awarded the Texas HHSC a federal grant of more than $400,000 to further the agency?s fraud prevention efforts for SNAP ? NEWS RELEASE ? Texas Health and Huma…
  Texas Health and Human Services Commission · [email protected]
August 10, 2022 at 1:48 PM

House Bill 4 Telecommunications Comments and Responses Available for Comment

House Bill 4 Telecommunications Comments and Responses Available for Comment House Bill 4 Telecommunications Comments and Responses Available for Comment In alignment with?HB 4 (87th Legislative Session, 2021), HHSC has developed draft policy changes to allow …
  Texas Health and Human Services Commission · [email protected]
August 8, 2022 at 4:52 PM

Public Hearing Notice: Proposed Amendments to Program Rules for School Health and Related Services

Public Hearing Notice: Proposed Amendments to Program Rules for School Health and Related Services Public Hearing Notice: Proposed Amendments to Program Rules for School Health and Related Services The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will con…
  Texas Health and Human Services Commission · [email protected]
August 8, 2022 at 1:02 PM

REMINDER: Sickle Cell Task Force Applications Due Aug. 15

REMINDER: Sickle Cell Task Force Applications Due Aug. 15 REMINDER: Sickle Cell Task Force Applications Due Aug. 15 If you?re interested in issues related to sickle cell disease and sickle cell trait, you may want to apply to be a member of the Sickle Cell Tas…
  Texas Health and Human Services Commission · [email protected]
August 4, 2022 at 1:01 PM

American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Provider Retention Payments

American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Provider Retention Payments American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Provider Retention Payments Initial report is due by August 15, 2022. The Texas Healt…
  Texas Health and Human Services Commission · [email protected]
August 2, 2022 at 7:40 PM

New Information on CHIC Kids Pilot

New Information on CHIC Kids Pilot New Information on CHIC Kids Pilot On July 11, HHSC released an Opportunity to Participate in the Comprehensive Health Homes for Integrated Care Kids Pilot program. The opportunity is for STAR Kids managed care organizations …
  Texas Health and Human Services Commission · [email protected]
July 29, 2022 at 6:03 PM

Members Sought for the Sickle Cell Task Force

Members Sought for the Sickle Cell Task Force Members Sought for the Sickle Cell Task Force If you?re interested in issues related to sickle cell disease and sickle cell trait, you may want to apply to be a member of the Sickle Cell Task Force. The Texas Healt…
  Texas Health and Human Services Commission · [email protected]
July 28, 2022 at 1:01 PM

American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Provider Retention Payments

American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Provider Retention Payments American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Provider Retention Payments Initial report is due by August 15, 2022. The Texas Healt…
  Texas Health and Human Services Commission · [email protected]
July 22, 2022 at 8:36 PM

Deadline Extended: Perinatal Advisory Council Applications Due Aug. 19

Deadline Extended: Perinatal Advisory Council Applications Due Aug. 19 Deadline Extended: Perinatal Advisory Council Applications Due Aug. 19 If you?re interested in the hospital designation program for levels of care for neonatal and maternal services, you ma…
  Texas Health and Human Services Commission · [email protected]
July 21, 2022 at 1:02 PM

American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Provider Retention Payments

American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Provider Retention Payments American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Provider Retention Payments Initial report is due by August 15, 2022. The Texas Healt…
  Texas Health and Human Services Commission · [email protected]
July 19, 2022 at 1:02 PM

Medicaid Medical and Dental Draft Policies Available for Public Comment

Medicaid Medical and Dental Draft Policies Available for Public Comment Medicaid Medical and Dental Draft Policies Available for Public Comment Texas HHSC has opened the following draft policies for public comment: THSteps Preventive Care Medical Checkups P…
  Texas Health and Human Services Commission · [email protected]
July 15, 2022 at 2:01 PM

REMINDER: Perinatal Advisory Council Applications Due July 20

REMINDER: Perinatal Advisory Council Applications Due July 20 REMINDER: Perinatal Advisory Council Applications Due July 20 If you?re interested in the hospital designation program for levels of care for neonatal and maternal services, you may want to apply to…
  Texas Health and Human Services Commission · [email protected]
July 14, 2022 at 6:13 PM

House Bill (HB) 4 Telecommunications Draft Policies Available for Comment

House Bill (HB) 4 Telecommunications Draft Policies Available for Comment House Bill (HB) 4 Telecommunications Draft Policies Available for Comment In alignment with House Bill (HB) 4 (87th Legislative Session, 2021), HHSC has developed draft policy changes to…
  Texas Health and Human Services Commission · [email protected]
July 14, 2022 at 1:03 PM

American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Provider Retention Payments

American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Provider Retention Payments American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Provider Retention Payments Initial report is due by August 15, 2022. The Texas Healt…
  Texas Health and Human Services Commission · [email protected]
July 13, 2022 at 5:39 PM

Opportunity to Participate in Comprehensive Health Homes for Integrated Care Kids Pilot Program

Opportunity to Participate in Comprehensive Health Homes for Integrated Care Kids Pilot Program Opportunity to Participate in Comprehensive Health Homes for Integrated Care Kids Pilot Program HHSC welcomes STAR Kids managed care organizations and providers to …
  Texas Health and Human Services Commission · [email protected]
July 13, 2022 at 12:58 PM

Deadline Extended: Behavioral Health Advisory Committee Applications Due July 19

Deadline Extended: Behavioral Health Advisory Committee Applications Due July 19 Deadline Extended: Behavioral Health Advisory Committee Applications Due July 19 If you?re interested in issues related to behavioral health services and programs within Texas, yo…
  Texas Health and Human Services Commission · [email protected]
July 13, 2022 at 12:48 PM

American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Provider Retention Payments

American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Provider Retention Payments American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Provider Retention Payments The deadline has been extended: the attestation and initia…
  Texas Health and Human Services Commission · [email protected]
July 8, 2022 at 1:05 PM

Deadline Extended: Drug Utilization Review Board Applications Due Aug. 1

Deadline Extended: Drug Utilization Review Board Applications Due Aug. 1 Deadline Extended: Drug Utilization Review Board Applications Due Aug. 1 If you?re interested in the statewide Medicaid Drug Utilization Review Program, you may want to apply to be a memb…
  Texas Health and Human Services Commission · [email protected]
July 8, 2022 at 1:03 PM

July 7, 2022 MCS COVID-19 Stakeholder Information Session

July 7, 2022 MCS COVID-19 Stakeholder Information Session July 7, 2022 MCS COVID-19 Stakeholder Information Session Thank you for your interest in listening to the July 7 Texas Medicaid CHIP COVID-19 Information Session. The audio from this session can be foun…
  Texas Health and Human Services Commission · [email protected]
July 7, 2022 at 1:03 PM

American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Provider Retention Payments

American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Provider Retention Payments American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Provider Retention Payments Initial report is due by August 15, 2022. The Texas Healt…
  Texas Health and Human Services Commission · [email protected]
June 30, 2022 at 1:04 PM

Members Sought for the State Medicaid Managed Care Advisory Committee

Members Sought for the State Medicaid Managed Care Advisory Committee Members Sought for the State Medicaid Managed Care Advisory Committee If you?re interested in issues surrounding the statewide operation of Medicaid managed care, you may want to apply to be…
  Texas Health and Human Services Commission · [email protected]
June 30, 2022 at 1:02 PM

American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Provider Retention Payments

American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Provider Retention Payments American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Provider Retention Payments Initial report is due by August 15, 2022. The Texas Healt…
  Texas Health and Human Services Commission · [email protected]
June 28, 2022 at 1:01 PM

Reminder: Members Sought for the Behavioral Health Advisory Committee

Reminder: Members Sought for the Behavioral Health Advisory Committee Reminder: Members Sought for the Behavioral Health Advisory Committee If you?re interested in issues related to behavioral health services and programs within Texas, you may want to apply to…
  Texas Health and Human Services Commission · [email protected]
June 27, 2022 at 2:18 PM

REMINDER: Behavioral Health Advisory Committee Applications Due July 5

REMINDER: Behavioral Health Advisory Committee Applications Due July 5 REMINDER: Behavioral Health Advisory Committee Applications Due July 5 If you?re interested in issues related to behavioral health services and programs within Texas, you may want to apply …
  Texas Health and Human Services Commission · [email protected]
June 24, 2022 at 6:18 PM

American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Provider Retention Payments – Consumer Directed Services (CDS) Employers and Financial Management Services Agencies (FMSAs)

American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Provider Retention Payments ? Consumer Directed Services (CDS) Employers and Financial Management Services Agencies (FMSAs) American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Home and Community-Based Servic…
  Texas Health and Human Services Commission · [email protected]
June 24, 2022 at 12:18 PM

REMINDER: Drug Utilization Review Board Applications Due July 1

REMINDER: Drug Utilization Review Board Applications Due July 1 REMINDER: Drug Utilization Review Board Applications Due July 1 If you?re interested in the statewide Medicaid Drug Utilization Review Program, you may want to apply to be a member of the Drug Uti…
  Texas Health and Human Services Commission · [email protected]
June 23, 2022 at 1:02 PM

American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Provider Retention Payments

American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Provider Retention Payments American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Provider Retention Payments Initial report is due by August 15, 2022. The Texas Health…
  Texas Health and Human Services Commission · [email protected]
June 22, 2022 at 5:58 PM

Semi-annual Medicaid Preferred Drug List Update Coming July 28

Semi-annual Medicaid Preferred Drug List Update Coming July 28 Semi-annual Medicaid Preferred Drug List Update Coming July 28 HHSC will publish the the semi-annual update of the Medicaid preferred drug list on July 28. HHSC made the PDL changes based on recomm…
  Texas Health and Human Services Commission · [email protected]
June 21, 2022 at 6:52 PM

Media Advisory: Art Show Recognizes Deafblind Awareness Week

Media Advisory: Art Show Recognizes Deafblind Awareness Week Texas HHSC is celebrating Deafblind Awareness Week from June 26 to July 2 by hosting an in-person art show at the HHSC North Austin Complex ? Media Advisory Texas Health and Human Servic…
  Texas Health and Human Services Commission · [email protected]
June 21, 2022 at 5:03 PM

Members Sought for the State Medicaid Managed Care Advisory Committee

Members Sought for the State Medicaid Managed Care Advisory Committee Members Sought for the State Medicaid Managed Care Advisory Committee If you?re interested in issues surrounding the statewide operation of Medicaid managed care, you may want to apply to be…
  Texas Health and Human Services Commission · [email protected]
June 20, 2022 at 2:45 PM

American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Provider Retention Payments

American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Provider Retention Payments American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Provider Retention Payments The deadline has been extended: The attestation and initia…
  Texas Health and Human Services Commission · [email protected]
June 17, 2022 at 9:21 PM

Members Sought for the Behavioral Health Advisory Committee

Members Sought for the Behavioral Health Advisory Committee Members Sought for the Behavioral Health Advisory Committee If you?re interested in issues related to behavioral health services and programs within Texas, you may want to apply to be a member of the …
  Texas Health and Human Services Commission · [email protected]
June 16, 2022 at 1:02 PM

Reminder: American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Provider Retention Payments Attestation and Initial Reporting

Reminder: American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Provider Retention Payments Attestation and Initial Reporting Reminder: American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Provider Retention Payments Atte…
  Texas Health and Human Services Commission · [email protected]
June 15, 2022 at 1:53 PM

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