Cecile Erwin Young, executive commissioner of Texas Health and Human Services, announced she is retiring from state service, effective Jan. 2, 2026. Learn more.

HHSC attorneys are prohibited from giving legal advice to the public. HHSC staff, supervisors and other HHSC non-attorneys are prohibited from recommending specific actions to become eligible for ...

Gov. Abbott Announces Stephanie Muth as New HHS Executive Commissioner ...

People who applied for SSI, but had their SSI application delayed more than 90 days, may be certified under the appropriate MEPD program pending the SSI eligibility decision. The person must meet all ...

One can or bottle of mosquito repellent is permitted per pharmacy fill, with one refill allowed per month. Mosquito repellent won't count against the monthly three-prescription limit for those clients ...

Options for Medicare and Medicaid Dual Coverage People who are eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid benefits are referred to as dual eligible. A person may have partial or full dual eligibility.

The TPI’s enabling statute may be found at Texas Government Code Chapter 2177. The TPI Business Plan submitted on September 30, 2024, may be found at ...

AUSTIN – The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is notifying recipients of agency services and other affected individuals that their protected health, personal identifying information or ...

HCBS-AMH providers must immediately report suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation of an adult with disabilities to DFPS at 800-252-5400 or online. Texas Abuse Hotline Home and Community-Based ...

TERRELL – Gov. Greg Abbott announced HHSC is beginning construction of a new Terrell State Hospital building that will provide inpatient psychiatric care to North Texans. HHSC held a groundbreaking ...

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 ...

HHSC rescinded PL 2024-20 Requirements for Tuberculosis Screening and Testing. Additional guidance regarding tuberculosis screening and testing will be forthcoming. In the interim, providers should ...