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Florida

The Florida Epilepsy Services Program was established in 1974 through the efforts of a number of dedicated individuals. Currently, the Florida Department of Health administers the program, and services are coordinated by epilepsy services providers. Client services include medical care and case management for patients who have had seizures. Services are provided to children and adults who have epilepsy and live in Florida—even in the most remote areas of the state. The Epilepsy Services Program also has a prevention and education component. This component teaches both professionals and the general public about preventing epilepsy, recognizing seizures, and administering proper seizure first aid; it also dispels myths about seizure disorders. The availability of medications is a critical component in Florida's comprehensive program for people with epilepsy. The Florida Department of Health administers the Antiepileptic Drug Program for low-income Floridians. Many commonly prescribed medications for epilepsy are available through the county health departments.

For more information, please contact:

Florida Department of Health, Epilepsy Program Office
4025 Esplanade Way,
Suite 130P
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0700
(850) 245-4330

Web site: http://www.doh.state.fl.us/family/epilepsy/default.html

Texas

The 67th Texas Legislature authorized the Texas Department of Health (TDH) to establish the Epilepsy Program. The Epilepsy Program is administered by the Bureau of Kidney Health Care. Services are provided through contracts with nonprofit and governmental agencies to provide comprehensive outpatient care for persons with epilepsy or seizure-like symptoms. The program serves persons with epilepsy who are not eligible for Medicaid, Medicare, or the Chronically Ill and Disabled Children's Program. Clients must meet income eligibility requirements and be a Texas resident. Service providers may charge the client a percentage of the cost of providing services based upon a percentage by which the client's income exceeds the established "poverty income guidelines." No one is refused services for inability to pay.
Services may include:

Diagnosis and treatment of the medical condition.
Use of case management system to provide continuity of care.
Integration of personal, social, and vocational support services.
Public awareness and educational services.
 

For more information, please contact:

Texas Department of State Health Services
Preventive and Primary Care Unit, MC 1923
1100 W. 49th Street
PO Box 149347
Austin, TX 78714-9347
Phone: (512) 458-7796
Fax: (512)-458-7203

For more, visit http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/epilepsy/default.shtm.