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AIDS/HIV
AIDS Services of Austin
(Separate Website)
The mission of AIDS Services of Austin (ASA) is to respond the HIV needs of the Austin area by providing services that enhance the health and well-being of individuals and the community in the face of an evolving epidemic.
By: ASA AIDS Services of Austin
CDC National Prevention Information Network (NPIN)
(Separate Website)
The nation?s largest collection of information and resources on HIV, STD and TB Prevention
By: NPIN
HIV Waivers
Frequently Asked Questions
By: Political Asylum Project of Austin (PAPA)
The Lesbian and Gay Immigration Rights Task Force
(Separate Website)
Information, referrals, and links for immigrants with HIV/AIDS seeking a waiver of excludability.
Valley AIDS Council's
(Separate Website)
The Valley AIDS Council by utilizing a multi-facility system will continue to provide and expand capacity of HIV services in South Texas .
By: Valley AIDS Council's (VAC)
2008 Kincare Primer This primer provides information to families, headed by a relative who are not involved with CPS, about their rights and responsibilities.
By: Texas Legal Services Center
A Consumer Guide to Better Health Care
(Separate Website)
Your 2005 Road Map to Understanding the Health Care System in Texas. Information for Medicaid, STAR (Medicaid Managed Care), and CHIP (Children's Health Insurance Program).
By: Texas Health & Human Services Commission
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Application for Medicaid Programs for Youth Transitioning from Foster Care (Form 1011)
(Separate Website)
By: Texas Department of Human Services
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Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN)
(Separate Website)
Services for children with special medical needs who are either Medicaid eligible or who meet other income guidelines.
By: Texas Department of State Health Services
Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN) Program Client Handbook
(Separate Website)
By: Texas Department of State Health Services
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Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
(Separate Website)
This insurance program is designed for families who earn too much money to qualify for Medicaid health care, yet cannot afford to buy private insurance. The parents in some of these families have jobs that do not offer health insurance for children. Other parents? jobs offer health insurance, but the insurance is so expensive that families cannot afford it.
By: TexCare Partnership
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CHIP Healthcare Providers and Pharmacies
(Separate Website)
By: TexCare Partnership
Chronically Ill & Disabled Children's Services Program's Insurance Premium Payment Assistance (IPPA)
IPPA is a program within CIDC that allows families to be reimbursed for the insurance premiums they pay to provide health insurance for a CIDC client.
By: Texas Department of Health
CIDC Medically Needy Program (MNP) News Bulletin
(Separate Website)
By: Texas Department of Health
CSHCN Application booklet including instructions
(Separate Website)
By: Texas Department of State Health Services
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Family Health Services Information & Referral Line
(Separate Website)
The Family Health Services Information & Referral Line is a toll-free information and referral service for women and children in Texas.
By: Texas Department of Heath
Help for Victims of Hurrican Ike
(Separate Website)
The state?s health and human services agencies have compiled resources for the public and health providers to help in the aftermath of Hurricane Ike.
By: Texas Health and Human Services Commission
HHSC office locator
(Separate Website)
Find the address and phone number of your local HHSC office and a map of how to get there.
By: Texas Health and Human Services Commission
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