Reports and Presentations

This report provides findings and recommendations from the 2021 Utilization Review of the STAR+PLUS Managed Care program.

HHSC must implement contract provisions allowing an MCO to offer their members certain medically appropriate, cost-effective, evidence-based services in lieu of mental health or substance use disorder services specified in the Medicaid State Plan. 

MHFA is an evidence-based curriculum used to teach individuals how to help someone who may be developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. Health and Safety Code, Section 1001.205(b) requires HHSC to report data on the number of persons trained in MHFA and a detailed accounting of expenditures.

Rider 50 requires HHSC to report semi-annually to the Legislative Budget Board and Governor regarding waiting lists for mental health services.

This fourth quarterly report reflects activities and findings of the Data Analytics Unit for State Fiscal Year 2021.

Quarterly Rider 165 report for TIERS reflecting actual expenditures, cost savings, and accomplishments.

The Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome Advisory Council legislative report provides recommendations on practice guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of PANS, clinical awareness and education regarding PANS among physicians, and outreach strategies to increase educators’ and parents’ awareness of PANS.

This third quarterly report reflects activities and findings of the Data Analytics Unit for State Fiscal Year 2021.

This report gives information on mental health waiting lists during the first two quarters of fiscal year 2021.

This quarterly report reflects activities and findings of the Data Analytics Unit for the first quarter of State Fiscal Year 2021 (SFY21 Q2).