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Featured Resources

The End of the Public Health Emergency: What You Need to Know

Learn about what will happen to some government programs and benefits when the Public Health Emergency (PHE) ends on May 11, 2023. Continue reading “The End of the Public Health Emergency: What You Need to Know”

Get Ready to Renew Your Medicaid or CHIP Coverage

Continuous Medicaid eligibility for some adults and children ended on March 31, 2023. Get ready now to renew your Medicaid or CHIP coverage. Continue reading “Get Ready to Renew Your Medicaid or CHIP Coverage”

Texas Medicaid Waiver Comparison Chart

This easy-to-use chart shows what services are provided by the various Texas Medicaid waiver programs, which includes STAR+PLUS, CLASS, HCS, DBMD, TxHML, MDCP, and YES. Continue reading “Texas Medicaid Waiver Comparison Chart”

Handouts

Understanding Medicaid Video Series

Learn how to get and keep Medicaid services. These videos help you understand Medicaid and Medicaid waivers, and how to get help. Continue reading “Understanding Medicaid Video Series”

COVID-19 Vaccine Resources in Plain Language

Various plain language resources are available to help you learn more about the COVID-19 vaccine. Continue reading “COVID-19 Vaccine Resources in Plain Language”

COVID-19 Vaccine Resources for People with Disabilities in Texas

Resources to help people with disabilities in Texas learn more about the vaccine and how to get it. Continue reading “COVID-19 Vaccine Resources for People with Disabilities in Texas”

COVID-19 Vaccines and Employment

This handout answers 25 questions related to issues surrounding COVID-19 vaccines and employment for people with disabilities. Continue reading “COVID-19 Vaccines and Employment”

COVID-19 Vaccine Resources

Disability Rights Texas provides answers to frequently asked questions for people with disabiliites in Texas about the covid-19 vaccine: who can get it, where to get it, and more. Continue reading “COVID-19 Vaccine Resources”

Having Problems with Texas Medicaid or Your Medicaid Services?

Persons covered by Texas Medicaid have a right to receive certain medically necessary healthcare services. If you are having problems with Texas Medicaid or your Medicaid Services, we can help. Continue reading “Having Problems with Texas Medicaid or Your Medicaid Services?”

MDCP Medicaid Fair Hearing Guide

Use this guide to prepare for a Medically Dependent Children Program (MDCP) Medicaid Fair Hearing. The guide includes how to develop your argument, what to put in a fair hearing packet, and how to make your child’s case during the hearing. Continue reading “MDCP Medicaid Fair Hearing Guide”

MDCP Medicaid Fair Hearing Checklist

If you’re a parent or an advocate of a child who is enrolled in the Medically Dependent Children Program (MDCP), you can use this checklist to prepare for a Medicaid Fair Hearing. Continue reading “MDCP Medicaid Fair Hearing Checklist”

Dealing with Denials or Reductions of Children’s Medicaid Services

Frequently asked questions on what you can do when you receive a denial of services or reduction in services on Children’s Medicaid. Continue reading “Dealing with Denials or Reductions of Children’s Medicaid Services”

HEB Providing “Talking” Prescriptions: Collaboration between HEB, ACB Texas, and DRTx

HEB announced that it provides ScripTalk talking prescription labels for prescription medications through nine of its Austin and San Antonio area retail pharmacies. The ScripTalk labels provide a safe, confidential, and convenient way to access information on prescription labels for individuals who cannot read standard print. Continue reading “HEB Providing “Talking” Prescriptions: Collaboration between HEB, ACB Texas, and DRTx”

Publications

Flu & COVID-19 Vaccine Facts

This fact sheet answers common questions about flu and COVID-19 vaccines. Continue reading “Flu & COVID-19 Vaccine Facts”

Vaccine Facts

This fact sheet answers common questions about vaccines. Continue reading “Vaccine Facts”

What to Expect in a Medicaid Fair Hearing – Parent Training

This presentation covers the basics of a Medicaid Fair Hearing, including rules, timelines, testimony, and more. Continue reading “What to Expect in a Medicaid Fair Hearing – Parent Training”

Videos

ASL: We Can Help You Get Your Vaccines

If you are facing barriers to getting your updated vaccines for COVID-19, flu and other viruses, we can help. Watch the video “ASL: We Can Help You Get Your Vaccines”

Medicaid Fair Hearing Explainer Video

Have your Medicaid services or programs been cut or new requests denied? If so, you need to know about Medicaid Fair Hearings, a process that lets you fight against cuts or denials of the services that you need. Watch the video “Medicaid Fair Hearing Explainer Video”

Your Rights When Receiving Health Care (ASL version)

This video covers what you need to know about the rights of people with disabilities when accessing healthcare. Watch the video “Your Rights When Receiving Health Care (ASL version)”

Your Rights When Receiving Healthcare

This video covers what you need to know about the rights of people with disabilities when accessing healthcare. Watch the video “Your Rights When Receiving Healthcare”

Medicaid Fair Hearings Overview

In this video, you’ll learn what to expect – and what your rights are – when you’re in a Medicaid Fair Hearing. Watch the video “Medicaid Fair Hearings Overview”

Webinar: Preparing for a Medicaid Fair Hearing

In this recorded webinar, you’ll learn how to prepare for a Medicaid Fair Hearing. Watch the video “Webinar: Preparing for a Medicaid Fair Hearing”