Block Grant 2505TX5MAP

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services awarded a $25,875,485,594 block grant to the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) on October 1, 2024. The grant is funded under the Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778), which provides substantial financial assistance to states for administering Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) services. The funding will support a wide range of healthcare services for low-income populations in Texas, including medical care payments, eligibility determinations, claims processing, and overall program oversight to ensure access and quality of healthcare. As the primary recipient, HHSC frequently sub-awards portions of the funding to local governments, non-profit organizations, and healthcare providers to deliver these services directly to Texans.