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Revision 25-1; Effective Feb. 24, 2025
Purpose of the Program
The Epilepsy Program provides comprehensive outpatient care to eligible persons who have epilepsy, seizure-like symptoms or both. Subrecipient providers in selected service areas in Texas provide:
- diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy;
- management for continuity of care;
- integration of personal, social and vocational support services into the treatment plan; and
- epilepsy education.
Legislative and Statutory Authorization
The enacting legislation for the Epilepsy Program is House Bill 1685, 67th Regular Session, 1981. The Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 40, is the statutory authority for the Epilepsy Program administered by Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC).
Rules
The state rules for epilepsy services in Texas are in the Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Title 26, Part 1, Chapter 355.
Funding Sources
State General Revenue funds Epilepsy Program services. HHSC epilepsy funds are allocated through a competitive application process. Selected applicants negotiate contracts with HHSC to provide services. A variety of organizations provide Epilepsy Program services, such as:
- medical schools,
- hospital districts,
- private nonprofit agencies, and
- community-based clinics.
Providers must enroll with the Texas Medicaid & Healthcare Partnership (TMHP) to provide services in the HHSC Epilepsy Program.