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Helpful Websites


Medicaid Related State Agencies/Programs [top]

Texas Medicaid Vendor Drug Program
Medicaid prescription drug information; Preferred Drug List & Prior Authorization Program

Texas Health and Human Services Commission Medicaid program

Texas Department of State Health Services
Family and Community Health
Substance Abuse Services
Community Mental Health

Department of Aging and Disability Services
Community Care Programs
Nursing Homes

Medical Transportation Program




Related Federal Agencies [top]

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Medicaid, Medicare and SCHIP

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Social Security Administration




Other Medicaid Managed Care Information [top]

External Quality Review Organization Reports
Reports on Medicaid Managed Care in Texas

Texas Medicaid & Healthcare Partnership (TMHP)
Medicaid claims & PCCM administrator

Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Medicaid managed care program

Texas Department of Health Services - NorthSTAR




Disability Related Links [top]

Department of Justice ADA Home page

Advocacy Incorporated
Comprehensive list of disability related websites, organizations and resources




Resource & Referral Information [top]

United Way of Texas
Find the United Way nearest you

HHSC - Texas Information and Referral Network




Other Health Related Links [top]

TexCare Partnership
Children's Health Insurance to fit your budget.

Kaiser Family Foundation
Brings key health policy information to policymakers, journalists and the health care community.

HealthCareCoach.com
Understanding and navigating the health insurance system.




Legal/Policy Links [top]

Free Legal Service Providers - Texas

The Texas Administrative Code (TAC) is a 16 volume compilation of all adopted rules that are in effect in the State of Texas.

National Health Law Program (NHeLP)




Prescription Resources [top]

Your doctor is often times the best resource if you need assistance with your prescriptions. Always tell your doctor if you are having trouble paying for all of your prescriptions. Your doctor might have some ways of helping you.

For the latest, most comprehensive list of affordable medication resources, including prescription discount programs, visit the Volunteers in Health Care website, www.rxassist.org/default.cfm. Volunteers in Health Care does not work with individual patients and does not endorse any particular program or service.

Needymeds.com
Special pharmaceutical manufacturer programs.

The Medicine Program
In cooperation with the physician, the Medicine Program assists patients who may qualify to enroll in one or more of the many patient assistance programs available. These programs provide prescription medicine free-of-charge to individuals in need, regardless of age, if they meet the sponsor's criteria.

Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage

The Disability Resources Monthly Guide
Prescription Drug Assistance Programs




Complaint Information [top]

Office of the Texas Attorney General
Consumer Protection
Medicaid Provider Fraud

Health and Human Services Commission, Office of the Inspector General
Report client, provider or any other fraud involving health and human service programs

Texas State Board of Pharmacy
Complaints about a pharmacy or pharmacist

Texas State Board of Dental Examiners
Complaints about dental services

Texas Department of Insurance
Consumer Information

Texas Medical Board




Mental Health & Substance Abuse Resources [top]

Mental Health Association in Texas
A statewide organization working to promote mental health, prevent mental illness & advocate for the rights of people with mental illness.

National Institute of Mental Health
Working to diminish the burden of mental illness through research

Dallas Area NorthSTAR Authority
The Dallas Area NorthSTAR Authority (DANSA) is the Local Behavioral Health Authority for Collin, Dallas, Ellis, Hunt, Kaufman, Navarro & Rockwell Counties.

Alcoholics Anonymous
An international fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill - Texas (NAMI)
Helping to improve the lives of people affected by mental illness through education, support & advocacy.

American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Assisting parents and families in understanding developmental, behavioral, emotional and mental disorders affecting children and adolescents.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
The federal agency charged with improving the quality and availability of prevention, treatment, and rehabilitative services.

American Psychiatric Association

Mental Help Net
A source of online mental health information, news and resources.




Provider Information [top]

Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Medicaid Programs and Provider Information

Texas Medicaid & Healthcare Partnership (TMHP)

Vendor Drug Program



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