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Texas HHSC presented the Shining Star Award to Tyler-based WIC Director Tecora Smith, recognizing her exceptional leadership, service and dedication to the children and families served by Texas WIC, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children.

Texas HHSC is resuming eligibility redeterminations for approximately 5.9 million Medicaid recipients now that the federal Medicaid coverage requirement ended March 31.

HHSC recognizes March as National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month by hosting a series of free statewide weekly webinars that focus on preventing childhood injuries and identifying disabilities early.

Texas HHSC is receiving an increase in reports of scams targeting clients who use Lone Star Cards and is urging Texans who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families benefits to monitor purchases on their Lone Star Card through the Your Texas Benefits mobile app.

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission has received federal approval to allow Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients to apply for replacement benefits for food lost or destroyed due to recent severe winter weather by dialing 2-1-1.

As the federal government ends the continuous Medicaid coverage requirement on March 31, HHSC is notifying Medicaid recipients that they will need to have their eligibility redetermined.

HHSC announced it is increasing salaries and starting pay at state hospitals and state supported living centers to help with crucial staffing needs, maintain competitive wages, and bring hospital beds back online.

HHSC announced it is expanding the Foster Grandparent Program to the Fort Worth area, with funds from the American Rescue Plan Act.

HHSC announced it is expanding the Foster Grandparent Program to the Belton/Killeen/Temple area, with funds from the American Rescue Plan Act.

HHSC is recognizing January as National Cervical Health Awareness Month and encouraging women to get screened for cervical cancer.