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June 7, 2023 at 3:31 PM

HHSC Celebrates Grand Opening of $200 Million Rusk State Hospital

HHSC Celebrates Grand Opening of $200 Million Rusk State Hospital ? NEWS RELEASE ? Texas Health and Human Services Commission Date:?June 7, 2023Contact:?Tiffany [email protected] Cecile Erwin YoungHHS Executive Commissioner…

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June 2, 2023 at 1:03 PM

Upcoming Forum on the Texas Healthcare Transformation and Quality Improvement Program 1115 Demonstration - June 8

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June 1, 2023 at 9:31 PM

Zalkovsky Named HHSC Medicaid Director

Zalkovsky Named HHSC Medicaid Director ? NEWS RELEASE ? Texas Health and Human Services Commission Date:?June 1, 2023Contact:?Jos? Andr?s [email protected] Cecile Erwin YoungHHS Executive Commissioner ? Zalkovsky Named HH…

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June 1, 2023 at 2:03 PM

Draft of Private Duty Nursing (PDN) Services – CCP Policy Available for Comment

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June 1, 2023 at 1:32 PM

Registration Available for HHSC EVV Policy Training Webinars for Program Providers, FMSAs and CDS Employers

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June 1, 2023 at 1:16 PM

Removal of Quantity Limits for Hepatitis C Medications, Including Mavyret Preferred Hepatitis C Treatment

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May 31, 2023 at 6:40 PM

Press Release: HHSC Announces Federal Approval to Replace Stolen SNAP Benefits

Press Release: HHSC Announces Federal Approval to Replace Stolen SNAP Benefits ? Press Release ? Texas Health and Human Services Commission Date:?May 31, 2023Contact: Tiffany Young 512-839-5064 [email protected] Cecile Erwin YoungHHS Execut…

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May 25, 2023 at 5:54 PM

NEWS RELEASE: HHSC Reminds Regulated Providers to Update Emergency Preparedness Plans Before Hurricane Season

NEWS RELEASE: HHSC Reminds Regulated Providers to Update Emergency Preparedness Plans Before Hurricane Season HHSC is urging regulated providers to make sure their emergency preparedness plans are updated ahead of the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season. ? …

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May 25, 2023 at 1:31 PM

Vendor Drug Program News

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May 25, 2023 at 1:03 PM

ARPA HCBS Provider Retention Payments – Attestation, Initial Report, and Final Report Compliance List Available

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May 22, 2023 at 6:23 PM

NEWS RELEASE: HHSC Recognizes Innovators in Aging

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May 19, 2023 at 9:24 PM

Media Advisory: HHSC Hosts Mental Health Creative Arts Contest Virtual Reception

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May 18, 2023 at 1:31 PM

Change in Preferred Drug List Status for the Smoking Cessation Drug Class Effective May 16, 2023

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May 18, 2023 at 12:31 PM

Members Sought for the Drug Utilization Review Board

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May 12, 2023 at 8:44 PM

NEWS RELEASE: HHSC Reminds Women to Prioritize their Health During National Women’s Health Week

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May 12, 2023 at 12:32 PM

Summary of April 2023 Drug Utilization Review Board Meeting Now Available

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May 11, 2023 at 1:02 PM

ARPA HCBS Provider Retention Payments – Attestation, Initial Report, and Final Report Compliance List Available

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May 10, 2023 at 1:31 PM

Upcoming Forum on Texas Healthcare Transformation and Quality Improvement Program 1115 Demonstration - June 8

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May 10, 2023 at 1:01 PM

Upcoming Forum on Healthy Texas Women 1115 Demonstration - June 8

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May 10, 2023 at 12:09 PM

May 2023 MCS COVID-19 Stakeholder Information Session

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May 4, 2023 at 2:03 PM

HHSC Removed Monovalent Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccines From Formulary

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May 2, 2023 at 8:18 PM

News Release: HHSC Reminds Medicaid Recipients to Submit Renewal Packet

News Release: HHSC Reminds Medicaid Recipients to Submit Renewal Packet HHSC Reminds Medicaid Recipients to Submit Renewal Packet ? NEWS RELEASE Texas Health and Human Services Commission Date:?May 2, 2023Contact: Jos? Andr?s Araiza512-424-695…

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April 21, 2023 at 1:01 PM

VDP Formulary, Clinical Prior Authorization Updates

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April 13, 2023 at 3:02 PM

Draft of Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Related Services Policy Available for Comment

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April 13, 2023 at 1:02 PM

ARPA HCBS Provider Retention Payments – Attestation, Initial Report, and Final Report Compliance List Available

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April 7, 2023 at 1:02 PM

Agenda for April Drug Utilization Review Board Meeting Now Available

Agenda for April Drug Utilization Review Board Meeting Now Available Agenda for April Drug Utilization Review Board Meeting Now Available The agenda for the Apr. 28, 2023, Texas Drug Utilization Review Board meeting is now available. Other news: Texas State P…

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April 6, 2023 at 1:02 PM

Draft of FibroScan Policy Available for Comment

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April 3, 2023 at 9:16 PM

Press Release: HHSC Resumes Medicaid Eligibility Redeterminations as Continuous Coverage Requirement Ends

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March 30, 2023 at 1:03 PM

ARPA HCBS Provider Retention Payments – Attestation, Initial Report, and Final Report Compliance List Available

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March 30, 2023 at 12:01 PM

State Plan Public Notice of Intent for Over-the-counter (OTC) Drugs

State Plan Public Notice of Intent for Over-the-counter (OTC) Drugs State Plan Public Notice of Intent for Over-the-counter (OTC) Drugs HHSC announces its intent to submit an amendment to the Texas State Plan for Medical Assistance under Title XIX of the Socia…

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March 25, 2023 at 1:01 PM

Members Sought for the Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee

Members Sought for the Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee Members Sought for the Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee If you?re interested in issues related to Intellectual and D…

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March 24, 2023 at 1:03 PM

HHSC Sets Clinical Prior Authorization Implementation Dates This Spring

HHSC Sets Clinical Prior Authorization Implementation Dates This Spring HHSC Sets Clinical Prior Authorization Implementation Dates This Spring HHSC will implement the following clinical prior authorizations for clients enrolled in Medicaid fee-for-service in …

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March 16, 2023 at 1:02 PM

ARPA HCBS Provider Retention Payments – Attestation, Initial Report, and Final Report Compliance List Available

ARPA HCBS Provider Retention Payments ? Attestation, Initial Report, and Final Report Compliance List Available ARPA HCBS Provider Retention Payments ? Attestation, Initial Report, and Final Report Compliance List Available HHSC Home and Community-Based Servic…

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March 15, 2023 at 1:03 PM

Members Sought for the e-Health Advisory Committee

Members Sought for the e-Health Advisory Committee Members Sought for the e-Health Advisory Committee If you?re interested in health information technology, health information exchange systems, telemedicine, telehealth and home telemonitoring services issues, …

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March 15, 2023 at 12:13 PM

March 10, 2023 MCS COVID-19 Stakeholder Information Session

March 10, 2023 MCS COVID-19 Stakeholder Information Session March 10, 2023 MCS COVID-19 Stakeholder Information Session March 10, 2023 MCS COVID-19 Stakeholder Information Session Thank you for your interest in listening to the March 10, 2023 Texas Med…

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March 2, 2023 at 3:03 PM

Draft Specialty Drug List Available for Comment, Responses Due March 17

Draft Specialty Drug List Available for Comment, Responses Due March 17 Draft Specialty Drug List Available for Comment, Responses Due March 17 The draft specialty drug list is now available for public comment. HHSC will accept comments until Friday, March 17.…

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March 2, 2023 at 2:02 PM

ARPA HCBS Provider Retention Payments – Attestation, Initial Report, and Final Report Compliance List Available

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March 1, 2023 at 9:44 PM

News Release: HHSC Recognizes Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month with Free Webinars Throughout March

News Release: HHSC Recognizes Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month with Free Webinars Throughout March HHSC recognizes National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month with webinars on preventing childhood injuries, identifying disabilities ? …

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February 28, 2023 at 4:44 PM

Draft of Noninvasive Prenatal Screening and Dental Preventive Services Policies Available for Comment

Draft of Noninvasive Prenatal Screening and Dental Preventive Services Policies Available for Comment Draft of Noninvasive Prenatal Screening and Dental Preventive Services Policies Available for Comment The Texas Health and Human Services Commission has opene…

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February 16, 2023 at 2:03 PM

ARPA HCBS Provider Retention Payments – Attestation, Initial Report, and Final Report Compliance List Available

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February 16, 2023 at 2:03 PM

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Season Ends on March 1

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Season Ends on March 1 Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Season Ends on March 1 The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will close the RSV season?s Synagis prophylaxis therapy in all regions on March 1, 2023. HHSC will…

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February 14, 2023 at 9:09 PM

COMUNICADO DE PRENSA: HHSC advierte a los texanos sobre los estafadores que tienen como objetivo las tarjetas Lone Star

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February 14, 2023 at 5:43 PM

News Release: HHSC Warns Texans About Scammers Targeting Lone Star Cards

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February 14, 2023 at 3:47 PM

February 8, 2023 MCS COVID-19 Stakeholder Information Session

February 8, 2023 MCS COVID-19 Stakeholder Information Session February 8, 2023 MCS COVID-19 Stakeholder Information Session February 8, 2023 MCS COVID-19 Stakeholder Information Session Thank you for your interest in listening to the Feb. 8 Texas Medic…

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February 13, 2023 at 9:57 PM

New Job Opening: Nurse III Policy Analyst for Texas Medicaid

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February 8, 2023 at 9:33 PM

News Release: HHSC Announces Federal Approval for Replacement SNAP Benefits Due to Winter Storm

News Release: HHSC Announces Federal Approval for Replacement SNAP Benefits Due to Winter Storm ? NEWS RELEASE ? Texas Health and Human Services Commission Date:?Feb. 8, 2023Contact: Jos? Andr?s Araiza 512-284-2164 [email protected] Cecile Er…

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January 30, 2023 at 3:27 PM

COMUNICADO DE PRENSA: HHSC exhorta a todos los beneficiarios de Medicaid a actualizar su información de contacto al terminar el requisito de cobertura continua de Medicaid

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January 30, 2023 at 3:25 PM

News Release: HHSC Urges All Medicaid Recipients to Update their Contact Information As Continuous Medicaid Coverage Requirement Ends

News Release: HHSC Urges All Medicaid Recipients to Update their Contact Information As Continuous Medicaid Coverage Requirement Ends ? NEWS RELEASE ? Texas Health and Human Services Commission Date: Jan. 30, 2023Contact: Tiffany Young512-424-6951 Tif…

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January 26, 2023 at 2:06 PM

Jan. 2023 Preferred Drug List Published

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January 24, 2023 at 3:54 PM

News Release: HHSC Increases Starting Pay for Jobs at State Hospitals and State Supported Living Centers

News Release: HHSC Increases Starting Pay for Jobs at State Hospitals and State Supported Living Centers The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is increasing salaries and pay at state hospitals and state supported living centers. ? NEWS RE…

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