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WEBLatest News. White Cane Awareness Day on Oct. 15 is an opportunity to learn more about community resources available to people with vision loss and celebrate their achievements. Gov. Greg Abbott announced that HHSC broke ground on a new hospital to replace the North Texas State Hospital in Wichita Falls. 211 Texas. Apply for Benefits.
SNAP Food Benefits | Texas Health and Human Services
WEBPeople also can buy garden seeds with SNAP benefits. SNAP food benefits are put on a Lone Star Card and can be used just like a credit card at any store that accepts SNAP. SNAP can’t be used to: Buy tobacco. Buy alcoholic drinks. Buy things you can't eat or drink. Pay for food bills you owe. You can also use your SNAP benefits to buy food online.
Contact Us | Texas Health and Human Services
WEBIf you have questions or are experiencing difficulty with your services from HHS, including Medicaid managed care, contact the Office of the Ombudsman. Phone: 877-787-8999. Relay Texas for people with a hearing or speech disability: 7-1-1 or 800-735-2989. Online: Online Submission Form. (link is external)
Medicaid and CHIP | Texas Health and Human Services
WEBMedical and Dental Policy. State Plan. CHIP State Plan. Quality and Efficiency Improvement. Enrollment Statistics. Reference Guide. Medicaid and CHIP Services COVID-19 Information (PDF) Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) provide health coverage for low-income children, families, seniors and people with disabilities.
Children’s Medicaid and CHIP | Texas Health and Human Services
WEBChildren's Medicaid is a health care program for children in low-income families. CHIP is a health care program for children without health insurance whose families earn too much to get Medicaid but cannot afford health insurance. To get Medicaid or CHIP, a child must be age 18 and younger (in some cases children with disabilities age 19 and 20 ...
STAR+PLUS | Texas Health and Human Services
WEBSTAR+PLUS is a Texas Medicaid-managed care program for adults who have disabilities or are age 65 or older. Adults in STAR+PLUS get Medicaid healthcare and long-term services and support through a health plan that they choose. Adults with complex medical needs can choose to live and receive care in a home setting instead of a nursing facility.
Search Services | Texas Health and Human Services
WEBApplication Assistance Events. Texas Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Community Partner Program (CPP), in partnership with Feeding Texas and local food banks, host events across Texas to help customers apply for and renew their benefits, like Medicaid and SNAP. Topics: Benefits, Community Engagement, Health, Food. Pages.
Medicare | Texas Health and Human Services
WEBMust be entitled to Medicare Part A. Must not otherwise be receiving Medicaid. Income range for a person is equal to a minimum monthly amount of $1,458 to a maximum monthly amount of less than $1,640. Income range for a couple is equal to a minimum monthly amount of $1,972 to a maximum monthly amount of less than $2,219.
Financial - Texas Health and Human Services
WEBApply for Benefits. Call 800-252-9240 for AAA and Medicare services. Call 855-YES-ADRC (855-937-2372) for help. Services Office Locator. Whether it's Medicaid, SNAP food benefits (formerly known as food stamps) or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families cash assistance, HHS is helping Texas families get back on their feet.
Health | Texas Health and Human Services
WEBLong-term Care Ombudsman. Long-term Care Provider Search. Services Office Locator. By providing a broad range of services to keep Texans healthy, HHS employees are not only ensuring direct services are provided to those who qualify, but helping to improve the overall health of all Texans.