The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is providing certain Medicaid recipients an additional 30 days to complete their renewal packets. As part of the unwinding of continuous Medicaid coverage, the federal government is requiring HHSC to redetermine Medicaid eligibility for approximately 6 million Texans over a 12-month period. “We continue to work tirelessly to renew Medicaid for those who are eligible and to help those who still need assistance get connected to the resources […]
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Texas HHSC Launches Website Connecting Direct Care Employees with Employers
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission launched a new website to help connect job seekers with employers delivering home- and community-based services. The Direct Care Careers website is a new resource for people interested in working as personal care attendants and for employers searching for help. “This website can be the starting point in helping people in need,” said Clair Benitez, director of the HHSC Office of Disability Services Coordination. “Personal care attendants play a crucial […]
HHSC Highlights Services for Texas Veterans Suicide Prevention Day Sept. 22
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is highlighting the numerous resources available to veterans as the state observes Texas Veterans Suicide Prevention Day on Sept. 22. During the 88th Texas Legislative Session, Governor Greg Abbott and lawmakers designated Sept. 22 as Texas Veterans Suicide Prevention Day. The House resolution notes that “the wounds sustained through armed service to the United States are both visible and invisible,” and emphasizes the critical importance of providing veterans and their […]
HHSC Reminds Medicaid Recipients to Submit Renewal Packets
Deadline to Return Information is May 15 The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is reminding Medicaid recipients who received renewal packets in April to return their information to the agency to avoid potential gaps in coverage if they are still eligible. To ensure all Medicaid recipients who received renewal packets in April have at least 30 days to respond, as required by federal guidelines, HHSC has extended the deadline to return renewal packets from […]
Paxton Sues Biden Admin to Safeguard Texas’s Medicaid Program
Attorney General Paxton filed a lawsuit against the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) challenging a federal bulletin that threatens the integrity of Texas’s Medicaid program and the nearly five million citizens that it serves by imposing requirements that are neither authorized by statute nor required by existing regulations. Attorney General Paxton also filed a motion for preliminary injunction to halt CMS’s efforts. “CMS’s […]
HHSC Recognizes Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month with Free Webinars Throughout March
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission recognizes March as National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month by hosting a series of free statewide weekly webinars that focus on preventing childhood injuries and identifying disabilities early. “Our goal is to promote respect, foster understanding and highlight the importance of prevention and early intervention initiatives for Texas children and families,” said Joy Borjes, associate commissioner for Family Health Strategy at HHSC. “We can change lives when we give […]
HHSC Urges All Medicaid Recipients to Update Their Contact Information As Continuous Medicaid Coverage Requirement Ends
As the federal government ends the continuous Medicaid coverage requirement on March 31, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission is notifying Medicaid recipients that they will need to have their eligibility redetermined. HHSC is urging all recipients to make sure their contact information is correct at YourTexasBenefits.com. “We have been working on several fronts to prepare for this and to ensure the transition is as seamless as possible. Our priority right now is to promote […]
HHSC Increases Starting Pay for Jobs at State Hospitals and State Supported Living Centers
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission today announced it is increasing salaries and starting pay at state hospitals and state supported living centers to help with crucial staffing needs, maintain competitive wages, and bring hospital beds back online. “Maintaining a highly skilled, well-trained healthcare workforce is critical to providing quality healthcare and increasing access for Texans across our state,” said Gov. Greg Abbott. “By increasing salaries and wages to be more competitive, HHSC is […]
HHSC Encourages Cancer Screenings During Cervical Health Awareness Month
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is recognizing January as National Cervical Health Awareness Month and encouraging women to get screened for cervical cancer. “Over the years, we have seen a dramatic decrease in cervical cancer. However, rates have recently leveled off,” said Faith Sandberg-Rodriguez, associate commissioner of Family Clinical Services. “Half of the cervical cancer cases we see today occur among women who have never or rarely been screened. We are encouraging Texans […]
HHSC Encourages Screenings During Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission is encouraging women to get screened regularly for the disease. “Breast cancer screenings can save a woman’s life and mammograms are the best way to detect breast cancer early, when it is easier to treat,” said Rob Ries, HHS deputy executive commissioner for Family Health Services. “As we bring awareness to this issue, we’re urging women to make time for their […]