Psychiatric Drug Formulary
The Psychiatric Executive Formulary Committee maintains and updates the HHS Psychiatric Drug Formulary. It recommends standards of drug use, periodically reviews drugs listed in the formulary, consults with experts in clinical pharmacy, pharmacology, and other medical specialties, and makes other recommendations concerning drug use and policy.
For complete information on the use and maintenance of the drug formulary or the role and purpose of the Committee, please see the rules in the Texas Administrative Code Title 26, Part 1, Chapter 306, Subchapter G.
What does the Your Texas Benefits Medicaid card look like?
The card is plastic, like a credit card, and it has your name and Medicaid number on the front. Here is a sample Medicaid card (PDF).
Will you send me a new Your Texas Benefits Medicaid card each month?
No. The card we send is your everyday Medicaid card. Keep using this card even if you change medical or dental plans. We won t send another Your Texas Benefits Medicaid card unless you request one. You can also view and print your Medicaid card on the YourTexasBenefits.com s Medicaid Client Portal.
In addition to service category requirements, those interested must meet the following eligibility criteria:
Be a Texas resident
Have an income level at or below 185 percent of the federal poverty guidelines
How Do I Apply for Services?
Application and eligibility documents can be found at clinic sites.
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2019 National Breastfeeding Month
This August, Texas WIC will celebrate this special month by adopting the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action’s theme: EMPOWER PARENTS, ENABLE BREASTFEEDING! This theme celebrates the meaningful contributions that both parents make as members of the breastfeeding team.
All major health organizations endorse breastfeeding as the ideal choice for babies and recommend exclusive breastfeeding for six months and continued breastfeeding for a year or beyond. Despite the recommendation to breastfeed exclusively for about the first 6 months, less than 50% of infants were exclusively breastfed through 3 months and about 25% were exclusively breastfed through 6 months.
WIC staff know that breastfeeding is important for the health of mothers and babies and the entire family. Awareness and support is a critical first step in enabling mother’s efforts to breastfeed. That is why campaigns like National Breastfeeding Month are so important.
Resources Created by HHS
Improving Dementia Care: Strategies for Pharmacists (PDF) in long-term care facilities was developed as a resource for consultant pharmacists, as they work with prescribers to reduce the use of antipsychotic medications in nursing home residents.
Improving Dementia Care: The Strategies for Prescribers (PDF) is a resource for physicians and other professionals who prescribe medications for nursing home residents. This brochure includes strategies prescribers can utilize to improve dementia care and reduce the use of antipsychotic medications.
Improving Dementia Care: The Role of Prescribers (PDF) was developed as a resource for physicians, PA-Cs and Nurse Practitioners who work with nursing home residents. These professionals play a key role in the efforts to reduce the inappropriate use of antipsychotic medications in nursing homes.