HHSC Budget Request

HHSC has submitted its 2014-2015 Legislative Appropriations Request (LAR). The baseline request for the upcoming biennium totals $48.8 billion. The LAR also includes 30 exceptional items. [LAR 2014-2015]

Strategic Plan for 2013-2017

The Texas Health and Human Services Strategic Plan for 2013-2017 is now available. The plan assesses demographic, economic and policy trends, and it outlines how each of the state’s five health and human services agencies will operate during the plan period.  [Strategic Plan 2013-2017] 

Texas Women’s Health Program

The state has a new online resource for the Texas Women’s Health Program, which provides low-income women with family planning services, related health screenings and birth control. Women can use the new website to get more information about the program, learn how to apply, or search for a doctor or clinic. [Women’s Health Program]

Medicaid Managed Care Initiatives

HHSC has begun the process of making managed care services available for a larger number of people enrolled in Texas Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).[Medicaid Managed Care Initiatives]

IMPROVE Gives New Voice to Providers

Attention Medicaid Providers: HHSC wants to hear from you. Do you have an idea, issue, concern, or suggestion about Texas Medicaid?  If so, check out the IMPROVE system.

Information for grandparents raising grandkids

HHSC has a new booklet about the benefits available to grandparents raising their grandchildren. The booklet is available at HHSC benefit offices throughout the state and can be downloaded and printed using your computer. Download the Grandparents Raising Grandchildren brochure (PDF)

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You can report suspected waste, fraud or abuse in health and human services programs to the HHSC Office of Inspector General online or by calling 800-436-6184. You may also make a report to the Texas State Auditor's Office by calling 800-TX-AUDIT.