HHS encourages everyone to participate in the 2020 U.S. Census. Filling out the survey is required by law and is secure and confidential. Do your part to help agencies like HHS plan for the future of all Texans.
Texas WIC is expanding the number of food items eligible for purchase and is also updating the MyTexasWIC app to ensure Texans who need access to nutritious food will be able to find it in grocery stores.
Texans experiencing anxiety, stress or emotional challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic now have a new statewide support line available 24/7.
Governor Greg Abbott announced that the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services has approved the Section 1135 Medicaid Waiver submitted by the HHSC. This approval grants Texas flexibility in administering Medicaid while the state continues to respond to COVID-19.
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that HHSC has submitted a Section 1135 waiver to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services requesting flexibility in administering Medicaid to mitigate potential health care workforce shortages during the COVID-19 outbreak.
