CHIP provides coverage for low-income Texas children who do not qualify for Medicaid but lack health care coverage. The program was created in 1997 and is funded by the state…
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The Texas Public Policy Foundation, founded in 1987, is a nonprofit research institute working to “promote and defend liberty, personal responsibility, and free enterprise in Texas”. Thirteen board members direct…
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The County Indigent Health Care Program (CIHCP) was established in 1985 by the Texas Legislature to provide health care to indigent Texans through county governments, including hospital and health services…
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Otherwise known as the “Rainy Day Fund,” this account was created in 1988 after an economic depression and severe drop in oil prices. The ESF exists as reserve funds in…
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The Comptroller of Public Accounts has a number of functions that include acting as the tax administrator and collector for the state, keeping accounts of state funds, and producing research…
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TANF is a support system for Texas families. Its purpose is to provide medical and financial assistance to underprivileged children in need and their guardians—parents, grandparents, or other relatives. Households…
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MCAC is a federally mandated committee whose function is to review and make recommendations to the state Medicaid director concerning proposals that involve Medicaid policy or impact Medicaid-funded programs. The…
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The Mission of the Texas Health Care Association “…is to unite, represent, and support professionals who strive to improve the delivery, quality, and integrity of long-term healthcare services.” Quality Care:…
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PACE provides community-based services for frail and elderly Texas citizens who qualify for nursing facility placement. PACE offers a range of services for a capitated [1] monthly fee that is…
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Title IV is one of 20 in the Social Security Act and addresses grants to States for services and assistance for needy families with children, and child welfare services. Title…
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