SNAP Food Benefits | Texas Health and Human Services
People also can buy garden seeds with SNAP benefits. SNAP food benefits are put on a Lone Star Card and can be used just like a credit card at any store that accepts SNAP. SNAP can’t be used to: Buy tobacco. Buy alcoholic drinks. Buy things you can't eat or drink. Pay for food bills you owe. You can also use your SNAP benefits to buy food online.
Medicaid and CHIP | Texas Health and Human Services
Medical and Dental Policy. State Plan. CHIP State Plan. Quality and Efficiency Improvement. Enrollment Statistics. Reference Guide. Medicaid and CHIP Services COVID-19 Information (PDF) Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) provide health coverage for low-income children, families, seniors and people with disabilities.
Lone Star Card | Texas Health and Human Services
Lone Star Card. If you have questions about your Lone Star Card, call the Lone Star Help Desk at 800-777-7328. The Texas Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) system uses the Lone Star Card to provide access to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) cash benefits.
Child Care Regulation | Texas Health and Human Services
Texas Health and Human Services Commission protects children by regulating and educating child care providers. Child Care Regulation (CCR) responsibilities include: Regulating all child care operations and child-placing agencies to protect the health, safety, and well-being of children in care. Permitting and monitoring operations and agencies ...
Nurse Aide Registry | Texas Health and Human Services
To access phone support, call 512-438-2584. Hours of operation are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Central, Monday to Friday, excluding state and federal holidays- please note, that due to the new implementation of this call center, TULIP Support may be experiencing a high volume of calls and wait times may be long.
Children’s Medicaid and CHIP | Texas Health and Human Services
CHIP fees vary based on your income. If we find your child is eligible for CHIP, your enrollment fee and co-pays will be based on your family's income. Enrollment fees are $50 or less per family, per year. Co-pays for doctor visits and medicine range from $3 to $5 for lower-income families and $20 to $35 for higher-income families. Children's ...
Texas Simplified Application Project (TSAP) for SNAP Food Benefits
Choose one of the following ways to apply for TSAP: Apply online at YourTexasBenefits.com. (link is external) . Visit a local Texas Health and Human Services office. (link is external) to pick up a paper application, which you can return via mail, fax or in person. Request that a paper application be mailed to you by calling 2-1-1 (after ...
TULIP Online Licensure Application System - Texas Health and …
July 1 – Aug. 31. Texas Health and Human Services Commission has introduced the Texas Unified Licensure Information Portal (TULIP), an online system for submitting long-term care licensure applications and health care regulation Architectural Review requests. TULIP replaced paper licensure applications for all provider types regulated by long ...
SNAP Work Rules | Texas Health and Human Services
Sep 1, 2023 · Work Rules. Unless someone is exempt, there are work requirements that must be met to receive, or continue to receive, SNAP benefits longer than three months. The work requirement is met by either: Working or participating in a work program at least 20 hours per week. Receiving pay equal to the federal minimum wage at 20 hours per week in a month.
Provider Training | Texas Health and Human Services
The following training was developed by Texas Health and Human Services Civil Rights Office to meet SNAP-Ed civil rights requirements. Contractors must maintain documentation of their annual completion of civil rights training. Click here to begin the training. Health and human services prepares our contracted providers and other stakeholders ...