AUSTIN – The Texas Health and Human Services Commission today released data showing that in November 2024, Texas hospitals incurred $121.8 million in health care costs for persons not lawfully present ...

Nonemergency medical transportation services are available for a Medicaid beneficiary or their child. These services include rides to a doctor's office, dentist's office, hospital, drug store or any ...

While every effort has been made to offer an accurate and current listing of meeting agendas and events on this calendar, the information has been compiled from a variety of sources and is subject to ...

PPECCs must be licensed to operate in Texas. To become licensed, a location must: Properly complete and submit the license application. Obtain approval of building plans through plan review by HHS ...

HHSC Family Health Services (FHS) continues to empower Texans to help prevent child abuse. In recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month in April, FHS is highlighting the vital work of its programs ...

At the Chair's discretion, agenda items may be taken in any order, and public comment may be permitted in connection with any agenda item. An individual who wishes to speak on an issue that falls ...

When a disaster strikes, HHSC will work with the federal government to make sure services such as SNAP food benefits remain available to our clients. In addition to administering Disaster SNAP, you ...

Rural Mental Health Initiative Grant Program funds are made available through a request for applications process to local mental health authorities, local behavioral health authorities, nonprofit ...

What Are Blind and Visually Impaired Services? Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) works with people who are blind and visually impaired to help them reach their independence goals. Call the Office ...

Substance use and misuse affect people from all backgrounds and age groups. A substance use disorder occurs when there is recurrent use of a substance that affects a person's daily life. Substance use ...

State and federal government websites often end in .gov. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on an official government site. The site is secure. The https:// ensures that you are ...

If you have questions about your Lone Star Card, call the Lone Star Help Desk at 800-777-7328. The Texas Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) system uses the Lone Star Card to provide access to ...