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Texas Submits Waiver Request Health Care ReformTexas has submitted a waiver request to get federal approval for a health care reform plan to provide more people with insurance, reduce reliance on expensive emergency room visits for basic care, and make it easier for the working poor to buy into employer-sponsored health coverage. The cornerstone of the Texas plan is a Health Opportunity Pool trust fund that will provide premium subsidies to low-income adults. [Health Care Reform Homepage] Health and Human Services Consolidated BudgetThe consolidated budget summarizes the legislative appropriations requests for the state’s five health and human services agencies, highlights critical funding needs and outlines major federal funding issues. [Budget] Legislative Appropriations RequestsHealth and human services agencies have submitted their legislative appropriations requests (LARs) for fiscal years 2010-2011.
Consumer Direction Workgroup Now Accepting ApplicationsIndividuals who use or may use consumer direction for their long-term services and supports, their parents and guardians, service provider, and advocates are invited to apply for membership on the Consumer Direction Workgroup by January 19, 2009. The workgroup helps the health and human services agencies develop options for greater consumer control of their home-based, long-term services and supports such as personal attendants and respite care providers. [Applications and More Information]
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