Oct 2, 2023 | EVV News, HHSC News, Member News, Provider News, Provider Resource
Effective October 1, 2023, The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is amending The EVV Policy Handbook, Section 7040, Alternative Device. HHSC is reducing the use of alternative devices to modernize the EVV program, increase program integrity, and reduce...
Aug 25, 2023 | HHSC News, Medicaid News, Member News, Member Resource
Key Details: Hepatitis C is a serious viral infection. Many people who get hepatitis C may not feel sick at first. If the virus is not treated, it can damage your liver, make you feel tired all the time, and increase your chance of developing diabetes and other...
May 4, 2023 | HHSC News, Medicaid News, Member News
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is reminding Medicaid recipients who received renewal packets in April to return their information to the agency to avoid potential gaps in coverage if they are still eligible. To ensure all Medicaid recipients who...
Apr 29, 2022 | HHSC News, Medicaid News, Member News
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government declared a public health emergency (PHE) and passed a law that allowed you to automatically keep your Medicaid coverage since March 2020. When will automatic coverage for Medicaid end? The...
Feb 13, 2026 | Member News
Medicaid and CHIP Members, please note this new information about Community First Medicaid coverage for COVID-19 and flu vaccines. While some COVID-19-related services will continue to be covered for Community First Medicaid Members through December 31, 2029, others...
Jan 8, 2025 | Member News, Pharmacy
UPDATE: Read about the most up-to-date COVID-19 vaccine coverage for Medicaid Members here. Recent changes to the federal Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act (PREP Act) mean that certain COVID-19-related services will continue to be covered for Medicaid...
