The purpose of conducting background checks is to determine whether a person has any criminal history or abuse and neglect history that may pose a risk to the health and safety of children. There are ...

HHSC has settled a lawsuit that affects Texas Health Steps, Comprehensive Care Program-eligible children under 21 years of age. The terms of the settlement apply to Medicaid-funded nursing services, ...

The current emergency communication system (Connect) for long-term care providers will end on Oct. 31 and will be replaced by the new system (AlertMedia), which is anticipated to go live no later than ...

The Youth Empowerment Services Waiver is a 1915(c) Medicaid program that helps children and youth with serious mental, emotional and behavioral difficulties. The YES Waiver provides intensive services ...

If you feel unsafe, getting support can help you understand your options and feel safer. While ending an abusive relationship or seeking help, threats or violence can increase. Some warning signs of ...

The National Domestic Violence Hotline is answered 24 hours a day by trained advocates prepared for crisis intervention support, safety planning, education, advocacy, and can refer you to local ...

At your service planning meeting, you and your interdisciplinary team (IDT) will decide if you need nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy or speech/hearing therapy. The service planning ...

Women who are eligible for Medicaid for Breast and Cervical Cancer (MBCC) receive full Medicaid benefits including cancer treatments and reconstruction. MBCC services are administered in the STAR+PLUS ...

The Transportation for Indigent Cancer Patients program provides transportation services to indigent cancer patients from their residence to a regional or distant cancer referral institution, ...

1100 Program Contact Information Updates contact information. 1200 Purpose of the Manual Updates language. 2100 Program Authorization and Services Updates language. 2200 Definitions Updates ...

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission and The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing are pleased to announce a collaborative effort to improve long-term care in Texas. This ...

Down Syndrome Awareness Month in October is the perfect time to learn more about the most common chromosomal condition in the United States. About 5,700 babies are born and diagnosed with Down ...