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HHSC Publishes Information to Assist People with Terminated SSI (IL 2021-47)

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The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has published IL 2021-47 (PDF).

The information assists people with terminated Supplemental Security Income (SSI). In Texas, people who get Supplemental Security Income benefits are eligible for Medicaid. Under normal circumstances, termination of SSI benefits results in the loss of Medicaid coverage.

Following the declaration of a federal public health emergency on January 27, 2020, federal guidance allows HHSC to maintain Medicaid coverage for people who lose their SSI benefits.

If there are any more changes to Medicaid coverage, HHSC will let those affected know.