The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) confirmed on Friday that it is actively hiring and recruiting additional staff ahead of Medicaid redeterminations.
In a statement to State of Reform, HHSC said Medicaid eligibility renewals would begin in April and continue over a 12-month period.
“HHSC will stagger Medicaid redeterminations over multiple months, prioritizing redeterminations for those most likely to no longer qualify for Medicaid,” the statement read. “During this time, recipients who respond timely to renewal packets or requests for information from HHSC will have their Medicaid coverage continue until HHSC completes a redetermination to confirm if they are eligible to continue receiving benefits.”
Testifying before the Texas Senate Finance Committee earlier this month, HHSC Commissioner Cecile Young described the process as a “massive undertaking” and requested funding to hire 600 temporary employees to assist with redeterminations.
Source: Texas HHSC actively recruiting additional staff ahead of Medicaid redeterminations / State of Reform