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Texas Health and Human Services employees champion the rights of those we serve. Our ombudsmen advocate for clients, investigators look in to reports of fraud, waste and abuse, and civil rights staff ensure that clients receive the benefits for which they qualify, regardless of their race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion and disability.

The Rural Mental Health Initiative Grant Program establishes or expands behavioral health centers for adults experiencing mental illness and children experiencing serious emotional disturbances, or jail diversion centers for adults experiencing mental illness.

This institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, and in some cases religion or political beliefs, or retaliating for prior civil rights activity.

SNAP food benefits are put on to the Lone Star Card and can be used just like a debit card at any store that accepts SNAP.

A contact list of food banks in Texas  that can assist in filling out a SNAP application and provide more information about SNAP and other nutrition programs in your area.

Diabetes and high blood pressure are the two most common causes of chronic kidney disease in the U.S. Learn more about the link between these health conditions.

If your kidneys don’t function well, toxic waste and extra fluid accumulate in your body and may lead to high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke and even death. Learn how your provider can help treat and manage chronic kidney disease.

Learn about the many ways to help prevent chronic kidney disease. By managing risk factors and practicing healthy habits, you can minimize excessive damage to the kidneys and help avoid a major health issue.

Chronic kidney disease, sometimes called chronic kidney failure, means that kidneys are irreversibly damaged, and the extent of the damage will increase over time. Learn more about chronic kidney disease causes, risk factors, complications, and symptoms.

Texas Health and Human Services provides resources and services to help prevent and manage end stage renal disease. Learn more about chronic kidney disease, how to prevent it, and how to manage it.

The Texas No Wrong Door system coordinates access to long-term services and supports (LTSS) offered by state and local organizations.

HHSC provides services to Texas women such as aiding in preventing unintended pregnancies, nurturing healthier pregnancies, addressing domestic violence and taking care of children.

Texas Cares Rx will partner with community groups across the state to connect people to Patient Assistance Programs (PAPs) where they can apply to receive low-cost or no-cost prescription medications.

To confirm your eligibility when applying for one of our benefit programs, you’ll need to submit proof of facts (information about you and others on your case).

HIPP is the Texas Medicaid program that helps families pay for employer-sponsored health insurance premiums.