Swine Flu
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and state and local public health officials are investigating swine influenza cases in people in several U.S. states, including Texas. Learn how the virus spreads and what you can do to protect yourself.
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Texas Update
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Children’s Medicaid Loan Repayment Program
Texas is seeking applications for an innovative loan repayment program to help increase the number of doctors, dentists and specialists who provide care for children with Medicaid coverage. Providers participating in the program are eligible for up to $140,000 in loan repayments over four years if they meet targets for services provided to children on Medicaid. Applications for the first year of the program will be accepted through June 1. The application is available online.
ICM Members Moving to New Medicaid Programs
HHSC and Evercare have agreed to end a contract for the state’s Integrated Care Management (ICM) program. People now covered by ICM will begin receiving services through other existing Medicaid programs on June 1.
Health and Human Services Consolidated Budget
The 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]
2010-2011 Legislative Appropriations Request
HHSC has submitted its Legislative Appropriations Request (LAR) for Fiscal Years 2010-2011. The agency’s baseline request totals $37.7 billion, including $15.5 billion in state funds. HHSC also is submitting requests for 18 exceptional items that total $4.8 billion. [LAR 2010-2011]
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. [Grandparents Raising Grandchildren]
Nurse-Family Partnership
HHSC is establishing Nurse-Family Partnership programs in communities throughout the state. Through this program registered nurses make home visits to low-income, first-time parents during pregnancy and until the child turns 2 years old. The nurses focus on the mother's health and the child's development. Organizations interested in providing these services can apply for a competitive grant and attend technical assistance meetings. [Nurse-Family Partnership]
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