The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is a state agency of Texas. The commission oversees several state departments that deal with health and human services, including itself and the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services, Texas Department of State Health Services, and the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. The agency employs 9,300 people and has an annual budget of $16 billion. The agency has its headquarters in the Brown-Heatly Building in Austin, Texas. Dr Kyle Janek served as executive commissioner from 2012 until July 2015, when he stepped down and Chris Traylor took over.
Benefits and Services Provided
- Medicaid for families and children
- Long-term care for people who are older or have disabilities
- SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) food benefits and TANF (Temporary Assistance For Needy Families) cash assistance for families
- Behavior Health Services
- Services to help keep people who are older or who have disabilities in their homes or communities
- Services for women or other people with special health needs
Oversight of Regulatory Functions
- Licensing and credentialing of long-term care facilities, such as nursing homes and assisted living
- Licensing child care providers
- Managing the day-to-day operations of state supported living centers and state hospitals
In order to better serve the people of Texas, in September of 2016, the agency began to transform its processes and procedures to become more efficient and accountable. The State of Texas agency focused its efforts on making the information about their services and benefits easier to access and understand. They began to streamline their services by grouping similar services together. They are holding all employees and stakeholders accountable for performance and defined agency objectives.
See also
- TexCare
References
External links
- Texas Health and Human Services Commission
