What is the Texas Health and Human Services?
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is a state agency in Texas that administers Medicaid, CHIP, and other health and human services programs. It is one of the largest state agencies in the country, with a budget of over $80 billion and over 50,000 employees.
What does the HHSC do?
The HHSC provides a variety of health and human services to Texans, including:
- Medicaid: A health insurance program for low-income and disabled Texans.
- CHIP: A health insurance program for children from families that are not eligible for Medicaid.
- TANF: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, a cash assistance program for families with children.
- SNAP: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, a food assistance program.
- Medicaid: A health insurance program for low-income and disabled Texans.
- CHIP: A health insurance program for children from families that are not eligible for Medicaid.
- TANF: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, a cash assistance program for families with children.
- SNAP: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, a food assistance program.
How to Apply for HHSC Programs
You can apply for HHSC programs online, by phone, or in person. You can find more information about how to apply on the HHSC website.
HHSC FAQ
- How to find a doctor who accepts Medicaid? You can find a doctor who accepts Medicaid by using the HHSC's online doctor finder.
- How to renew my Medicaid? You will need to renew your Medicaid every 12 months. You can renew your Medicaid online, by phone, or in person.
- How to get help with my HHSC application? You can get help with your HHSC application by calling the HHSC hotline at 1-800-773-5661.
- How to report fraud to the HHSC? You can report fraud to the HHSC by calling the HHSC hotline at 1-800-773-5661.
- How to find a local HHSC office? You can find a local HHSC office by using the HHSC's online office locator.
I hope this blog post has been informative and helpful. If you have any questions, please feel free to leave a comment below.
Here are some additional resources that you may find helpful:
- HHSC website:
https://www.hhs.texas.gov/ - Medicaid website:
https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/health/medicaid-chip - CHIP website:
https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/health/medicaid-chip - TANF website:
https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/financial/cash/tanf-cash-help - SNAP website:
https://www.yourtexasbenefits.com/
Please note that this blog post is not intended to be legal advice. If you have questions about your eligibility for HHSC programs, please contact the HHSC hotline at 1-800-773-5661.