Quality Strategy
As outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 42, Chapter IV, Subchapter C, Part 438, Subpart E, Quality Measurement and Improvement, Texas is required to have a Texas Managed Care Quality Strategy approved by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Every three years, Texas must review and update the quality strategy. The results of the review must be made available to the public, and the updated strategy must be submitted to the CMS.
HHSC uses its Managed Care Quality Strategy to assess and improve the quality of health care and services provided through the managed care system, prioritizing the following goals:
About Foster Grandparents
The Foster Grandparent Program serves a dual purpose in that it provides income-eligible adults, age 55 and older, with meaningful volunteer opportunities, while also meeting critical community needs by serving children with exceptional needs. The program is primarily funded by the Corporation for National Community Service and has been operating nation-wide since 1965. There are seventeen program sites in Texas, eight of which are administered by Texas Health and Human Services.
What are Foster Grandparent Volunteers?
Foster Grandparent volunteers are adults 55 and older who provide one-on-one emotional support, mentoring and tutoring children with exceptional needs in eight service areas across the State of Texas.
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Disaster Behavioral Health Services
Following a disaster, emergency or incident, it is common for those in and around the impacted region to experience distress and anxiety about safety, health and recovery. Previous exposure to large scale or catastrophic incidents, such as a major hurricane or flood, might place residents and responders who experience a new disaster at greater risk for adverse stress reactions. The effects of a disaster, terrorism incident or public health emergency can be long-lasting and the resulting trauma can affect those not directly exposed to the incident. Disaster behavior health interventions are designed to address incident-specific stress reactions rather than ongoing behavioral health needs.
Long-term Care Services
People who need to have longer-term services or supports might be able to get them through programs for people who have a medical or physical disability. Most long-term care programs require you have limited income and assets, you show a need for services, and you be a U.S. citizen or qualified legal immigrant who lives in Texas. Services can be provided in the home, a daytime program in your community, or a residential setting such as a nursing home or assisted living facility.
Services might include:
Medical supplies or equipment.
A break for your caregiver, also called respite.