Reports and Presentations

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.

HHSC is required to submit a report on the number of training provided in Mental Health First Aid to various described entities for fiscal year 2024.

This report provides findings and recommendations from the 2024 Utilization Review in STAR+PLUS Managed Care Program.

The update provides measures taken by HHSC to further the goal of ensuring access to hospital services in rural areas.

The Legislature directed HHSC to design and implement an acute care and long tern services and supports system for individuals with an intellectual and developmental disability (IDD).

As required by Section 32.046, Texas Health and Safety Code, this report contains the fiscal year 2024 update on a five-year strategic plan to improve access to maternal depression screening, referral, treatment, and support services.

HHSC will provide an update on Mental Health Needs of High Acuity, System-Involved Children.

A legislative report is annually submitted by the PANS Advisory Council to the Legislature and Governor for recommendations on education, diagnosis and outreach concerning pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome.

The STAR Kids Managed Care Advisory Committee (SKMCAC) report includes a summary of the recommendations developed by the SKMCAC’s three subcommittees that are tasked with identifying ways to improve the STAR Kids program for children and families.

The report fulfills the requirements of Texas Human Resources Code (HRC) Section 42.0412(e), which requires the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) to provide an annual report to the legislature that includes specific data concerning licensed day care centers.