National Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October highlights prevention and support for survivors. It also brings attention to lifesaving resources for people who have experienced physical ...

AUSTIN – The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is highlighting resources that help Texans prevent, recognize and reverse fentanyl poisonings as the state observes Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness ...

The Quality Incentive Payment Program (QIPP) is a state directed payment program (DPP) designed to help nursing facilities achieve transformation in care quality through innovation. QIPP was first ...

White Cane Day is a national observance highlighting the white cane as a symbol of independence and empowerment for people who are blind or visually impaired. The occasion also celebrates the ...

With the federal government shutdown, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission does not anticipate any immediate changes to its programs. HHSC will continue to process applications and benefits.

The Medicaid Advisory Committee (MAC) is a federally mandated committee that reviews and makes recommendations to the state Medicaid director on proposed changes that involve Medicaid policy or affect ...

T-CCBHCs must have formal agreements with other entities that may serve the same populations. T-CCBHCs must submit memorandums of understanding (MOUs) and other agreements with community partners – ...

Notice of Public Hearing on the Rural Health Transformation Program Agenda Texas Health and Human Services Commission, John H. Winters Building Public Hearing Room 125, First Floor 701 West 51st ...

The purpose of the Texas Respite Advisory Committee (TRAC) is to assist the Texas Health and Human Services Commission to: develop strategies to reduce barriers to access respite services; provide ...

Personal care attendants — also known as community attendants, personal care assistants and direct service workers — help people with disabilities live independently in their own homes and communities ...

The TFBHO may take any action on any agenda item. Public Comment: DSHS, together with Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), welcomes public comments pertaining to topics above. Members of ...