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WIC is a nutrition program for pregnant, breastfeeding women and families with children younger than 5. HHSC Highlights Efforts to Strengthen Rural Hospitals on National Rural Health Day HHSC is observing National Rural Health Day by recognizing work to support the state’s rural hospitals. Texas ...
SNAP Food Benefits | Texas Health and Human Services
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps people buy the food they need for good health. People also can buy garden seeds with SNAP benefits. SNAP food benefits are put on a Lone Star Card and can be used just like a credit card at any store that accepts SNAP. SNAP can’t be used ...
Health | Texas Health and Human Services
By providing a broad range of services to keep Texans healthy, HHS employees are not only ensuring direct services are provided to those who qualify, but helping to improve the overall health of all Texans.
Services and Providers A-Z | Texas Health and Human Services
List of all the topics, programs and services HHS offers, with links to the specific webpages for additional information.
Benefits Application Next Steps - Texas Health and Human Services
To get SNAP, a person must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident. Proof of income from your job — Last three pay stubs or paychecks, a statement from your employer or self-employment records.; Bank accounts — The most current statement for all accounts.; Medical costs — Bills, receipts or statements from health care providers (doctors, hospitals, drugstores, etc.).
Medicaid and CHIP | Texas Health and Human Services
Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) provide health coverage for low-income children, families, seniors and people with disabilities.
Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) - Texas Health …
Medicaid home and community-based services provide opportunities for people to receive long-term services and supports in their own home or community, rather than in an institution or isolated setting.
Medicare | Texas Health and Human Services
If you are eligible for Medicare, the Texas Health Information, Counseling and Advocacy Program can help you enroll, find information and provide counseling about your options.
Medicaid and CHIP Members | Texas Health and Human Services
Most Medicaid services and all Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) services are delivered through health plans. If you have Medicaid or CHIP, your health plan makes sure you get the health care services you need. If you have questions about your health care or your doctor, you should ...
Primary Health Care Program | Texas Health and Human Services
Who Is Eligible for Services? The program is available to anyone who: Is a Texas resident; has an income level at or below 200% of the federal poverty level; and is not eligible for other programs or benefits that provide the same services. Search …