2016-2017 budget request and consolidated budget
HHSC has submitted its Legislative Appropriations Request for fiscal years 2016-17. The agency’s base request totals $58.8 billion. The agency also is seeking additional funding for cost growth in Medicaid and CHIP and to make some operational improvements.
The Consolidated Budget identifies the major funding issues affecting Texas’ health and human services agencies, highlights cost containment efforts, and examines provider rates. It also covers critical cross-agency needs, such as information technology systems, staff retention and wait list reduction.
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