What phase do I qualify to be in? The Texas Department of State Health Services has broken up the groups as to when they will be able to get the vaccine. Phase 1A: Tier One Paid and unpaid workers in hospital settings working directly with patients who have tested positive for COVID-19 or are at high risk for COVID-19. Long-term care staff working directly with vulnerable residents. EMS who work 911 emergency services, including pre-hospital care and transport. Home health care workers, hospice workers who work with high-risk patients Residents of long-term care facilities Phase 1A: Tier Two Workers who provide mortuary or death services to those with COVID-19.