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Revisions
The following sections were revised in the Texas Works Handbook:
| Section | Title | Change |
|---|---|---|
| A-125 | TP 45 Provider Referral Process | Updates process to include Texas Electronic Registration System (TER). (TP 45) |
| A-145.1 | Postponed Verification Procedures | Incorporates policy from Medicaid for the Elderly People with Disabilities (MEPD) and TW Bulletin 24-05, Updates to Extending Postpartum Coverage in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), released on May 3, 2024. (TP 40) |
| A-342 | TANF and Medical Programs Alien Status Eligibility Charts | Clarifies a combo card as USCIS acceptable. (Medical Programs) |
| A-820 | Regular Medicaid Coverage | Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 24-01, 4. Extending Postpartum Coverage in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), released on Feb. 1, 2024. (Medical Programs) |
| A-825 | Medicaid Termination | Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 24-01, 4. Extending Postpartum Coverage in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), released on Feb. 1, 2024. (Medical Programs) |
| A-832 | Continuous Medicaid Coverage | Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 24-01, 4. Extending Postpartum Coverage in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), released on Feb. 1, 2024. (Medical Programs) |
| A-1532 | Medicaid | Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 24-01, 4. Extending Postpartum Coverage in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), released on Feb. 1, 2024. (Medical Programs) |
| A-1532.1 | Spend Down EDGs | Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 24-01, 4. Extending Postpartum Coverage in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), released on Feb. 1, 2024. (Medical Programs) |
| A-2324 | Length of Certification | Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 24-01, 4. Extending Postpartum Coverage in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), released on Feb. 1, 2024. (Medical Programs) |
| B-115 | Pending Verification on Applications | Makes minor edits for clarity. (All Programs) |
| B-122.3.2 | Denied for Failure to Provide Information Verification | Makes minor edits for clarity. (All Programs) |
| C-131.4 | Standard MAGI Income Disregard | Incorporates MEPD and TW Bulletin 24-02, 2024 Federal Poverty Level, released on Feb. 5, 2024. (Medical Programs) |
| D-110 | General Policy | Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 24-05, Updates to Extending Postpartum Coverage in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) released on May 3, 2024. (Medical Programs) |
| D-1731 | Exceptions to the Continuous Enrollment Period | Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 24-01, 4. Extending Postpartum Coverage in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) released on Feb. 1, 2024. (Medical Programs) |
| D-1732 | Pregnant Members Aging Out of CHIP | Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 24-01, 4. Extending Postpartum Coverage in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) released on Feb. 1, 2024. (Medical Programs) |
| E-2020 | Length of Certification | Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 24-01, 4. Extending Postpartum Coverage in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) released on Feb. 1, 2024. (Medical Programs) |
| M-2020 | Length of Certification | Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 24-01, 4. Extending Postpartum Coverage in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) released on Feb. 1, 2024. (Medical Programs) |
| X-932 | Other Medical Assistance | Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 24-05, Updates to Extending Postpartum Coverage in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) released on May 3, 2024. (Medical Programs) |
| X-932.1 | Currently Receiving MBCC and Applies for Other Benefits | Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 24-05, Updates to Extending Postpartum Coverage in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) released on May 3, 2024. (Medical Programs) |
Retired Bulletins
The following bulletins are deleted from the Texas Works Handbook. The information has either been incorporated into the handbook or is no longer necessary:
| Release Date | Bulletin No. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 05-03-24 | 24-05 | Updates to Extending Postpartum Coverage in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) |
| 02-01-24 | 24-01 | 1. Household Composition Clarification 2. Mileage Rate Increase 3. Notice of Excessive Card Replacements 4. Extending Postpartum Coverage in Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) |