These demonstration waivers, named after section 1115 of the Social Security Act, are designed to do any of the following: expand Medicaid or CHIP eligibility or services or utilize innovation in service…
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The Health and Human Services Commission is in the process of reorganizing of the commission and its agencies. Agencies affected in Texas will be: The Texas Department of Aging and…
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Policy Council for Children and Families works to improve the coordination, quality, efficiency, and outcomes of services provided to children with disabilities and their families through the state’s health, education, and…
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Bills have been slow to pass both houses this session. Below are the Health and Human Service related bills that have passed both houses and sent to the Governor as…
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HB 500, HB00500H.pdf, would make supplemental appropriations, reductions in appropriations, and provide direction and adjustment authority regarding appropriations for the 2024-25 biennium. According to the Comptroller of Public Accounts, the…
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Click HERE to view the 89th Legislative Session Article II Special Provisions House/Senate Comparison Report.
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Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee advises on the implementation of the acute care services and long-term services and supports system redesign for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.…
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The Senate has produced its appropriations bill and has sent it to the House. The House is preparing its substitute which will be available shortly. Below are the Updated numbers…
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MAJOR FISCAL AND POLICY ISSUES AFFECTING ARTICLE II All Funds for the Health and Human Services agencies total $103.6 billion, which would be an increase of $1.9 billion from the…
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Summary of selected legislation heard in the Senate Health and Human Services committee on May 18th. Pending Business SB53 Reported favorably to the full Senate, local and uncontested SB125 Committee…
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