Title V Genetic Fee-for-Service funds selected public and private contractors to provide clinical genetic services to eligible clients. To be eligible to receive Title V funded services, individuals must meet the following criteria:
- Gross family income at or below 185% of the most current Federal Poverty Income Level (FPL);
- Texas resident; and
- Not eligible for other programs/benefits providing the same services.
This page is intended to provide information to agencies that contract with the Texas Department of State Health Services to provide genetic services to Title V eligible clients.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FY2011 TITLE V GENETIC FEE-FOR-SERVICES POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL
FY2011 ELIGIBILITY FORMS AND INSTRUCTIONS
FY2011 MONTHLY BILLING AND REPORT FORMS AND INSTRUCTIONS
FY2011 OPTIONAL FORMS
TITLE V GENETIC SERVICES ON-SITE REVIEW CRITERIA
CONTRACTOR RESOURCES
Contractor Resources
| Resource |
Web Site |
Phone |
Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN)
DSHS administered program that provides services to children under 21 who have extraordinary medical needs, disabilities, and chronic health conditions. |
www.dshs.state.tx.us/cshcn
- Program description
- Case management services
- Family support services
- Client application
- Provider manual
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1-800-252-8023 |
Client Services Contracting Unit
DSHS web site for frequently asked contracting questions and a list of contact numbers for specific questions. |
www.dshs.state.tx.us/grants
- Contracting questions and answers
- State of Texas Purchase Voucher
- Form #G-10 (27)
- Financial Administrative Prodecure Manual
- General provisions
- Laws and regulations
- Funding links
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County Indigent Health Care Program (CIHCP)
DSHS administered program that provides health services to eligible residents through counties, hospital districts, and public hospitals in Texas. |
www.dshs.state.tx.us/cihcp
- Program Description
- Income and eligibility criteria
- Available services
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1-512-776-7706 |
| Literature anf Forms Inquiry & Order Entry System |
http://webds.dshs.state.tx.us/mamd/litcat/
- Instructions for ordering/downloading DSHS publications
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Newborn Screening (NBS)
Texas newborns are required to be screened for certain disorders during the birth admission. DSHS maintains a NBS laboratory and provides case management services. |
www.dshs.state.tx.us/newborn
- Screened disorders
- Specimen collection procedures
- Available literature
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1-800-252-8023 |
Primary Health Care Program (PHCP)
DSHS administered program that provides primary health services to persons at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Income Level who do not qualify for other health programs. |
www.dshs.state.tx.us/phc
- Program description
- Income and eligibility criteria
- Services provided
- Provider list by health services region
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1-512-776-7796 |
TexCare
Umbrella organization for Medicaid for Texas Children and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). |
www.texcarepartnership.com
- Program description
- Income and eligibility criteria
- Client application
- Consumer guide to better health
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1-800-647-6558 |
Quality Monitoring Branch
Responsible for assuring that contractors funded by DSHS meet standards and requirements of the department. |
www.dshs.state.tx.us/qmb
- Policies, procedures, tools and instructions for on-site monitoring reviews
- DSHS Standard for Public Health Clinic Services
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1-888-963-7111 extension 2187 |
Women, Infants and Children Program (WIC)
Federal supplemental nutrition program administered by DSHS in Texas. |
www.dshs.state.tx.us/wichd
- Program description
- Eligibility criteria
- How to become a WIC client
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1-800-942-3678 |
STATE AND FEDERAL POLICY/LEGISLATION
State Level
Texas Administrative Code - Genetic Services - rules for the provision of family planning genetic services in Texas.
Senate Bill 602 (76(R), 1999) - relates to the membership and powers of the Interagency Council for Genetic Services (IACGS). Requires DSHS to coordinate with the Council for initiating, considering, or proposing a rule relating to human genetics or human genetic services. Title V Genetics Fee-for-Service contractors are represented on the Council.
Senate Bill 11, Medical Records Privacy Act (77(R), 2001) – relates to protecting the privacy of medical records.
Texas Legislature Online – search/track filed bills and actions.
Federal Level
HIPAA, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 – relates to the standards of protection for the storage, use and transfer of protected health information. Title II of HIPAA includes the Administrative Simplification provisions: electronic transactions and codes sets, unique identifiers, privacy, and security.
THOMAS – search/track Federal legislation. Site sponsored by The Library of Congress.
External links to other sites are intended to be informational and do not have the endorsement of the Texas Department of State Health Services. These sites may also not be accessible to persons with disabilities.