MDCP (Medically Dependent Children’s Program) - Approved

• Offers enhanced, community-based services for individuals who need a care provided in a nursing facility but who would like to remain in the community. This is in addition to Medicaid. For children with chronic medical issues under the age of 21 years old.
• • Owner
    Tina McGee
  • Created On
    04-22-2020
  • Updated On
    11-12-2024
  • Update Reminder
    N/A

• How To Contact

  • Name
    Texas Health and Human Services
  • Phone
    (877) 438-5658
  • Fax
    N/A
  • Email
    mdcppolicy@hhsc.state.tx.us
  • Address
    701 W 51st St
  • City
    Austin
  • State
    TX

• More Information

  • Start Date
    12-08-2022
  • Expiration Date
    11-17-2025
  • Eligibility
    free
  • Fee
    N/A
  • Organization
    Texas Health and Human Services
  • Zip Code
    78751

• Helpful Links

  • Main Program URL
    https://hhs.texas.gov/doing-business-hhs/provider-portals/long-term-care-providers/medically-dependent-children-program-mdcp

• Detailed Information

  • Eligibility is NOT income-based
    

    This program is a Medicaid Waiver program, and has a long wait list.

    To sign up for MDCP, call the State office at 1-877-438-5658 to have your child placed on the waitlist. 

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