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	Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN) (Separate Website) Services for children with special medical needs who are either Medicaid eligible or who meet other income guidelines. By: Texas Department of State Health Services


	Chronically Ill & Disabled Children's Services Program's Insurance Premium Payment Assistance (IPPA) IPPA is a program within CIDC that allows families to be reimbursed for the insurance premiums they pay to provide health insurance for a CIDC client. By: Texas Department of Health


	CIDC Insurance Premium Payment Assistance (IPPA) Application Part 1 (Separate Website) By: Texas Department of Health


	CIDC Insurance Premium Payment Assistance (IPPA) Application Part 2 (Separate Website) By: Texas Department of Health


	Family Health Services Information & Referral Line (Separate Website) The Family Health Services Information & Referral Line is a toll-free information and referral service for women and children in Texas. By: Texas Department of Heath


	Help for Victims of Hurrican Ike (Separate Website) The state’s health and human services agencies have compiled resources for the public and health providers to help in the aftermath of Hurricane Ike. By: Texas Health and Human Services Commission


	HHSC office locator (Separate Website) Find the address and phone number of your local HHSC office and a map of how to get there. By: Texas Health and Human Services Commission Read this in: Spanish / Español


	How To Apply For Social Security Disability Benefits (Separate Website) By: Social Security Administration


	How We Decide If You Are Still Disabled (Separate Website) Usually, you are reading this leaflet because you received a letter telling you we're going to review your disability. The Social Security law requires that we review all disability cases from time to time to make sure people continue to be disabled. If your health has not improved, or if your disability still keeps you from working, you will continue to receive your benefits. By: Social Security Administration


	Insurance Premium Payment Assistance (IPPA) Application Checklist (Separate Website) By: Texas Department of Health


	Legal Guide for Cancer Patients (Separate Website) This Guide was written to help cancer patients and their families understand the laws that affect their daily lives and to help familiarize them with the legal issues that may surface during a battle with cancer. By: Texas Young Lawyers Association


	Program for Amplification for Children of Texas (PACT) (Separate Website) The Program for Amplification for Children of Texas (PACT) serves Texas children from birth through 20 years of age who have hearing losses that cause a problem in school. PACT provides diagnostic and remedial services needed by children with hearing loss who are Medicaid eligible or whose family income is below 150% of federal poverty guidelines. Services are for children who have a hearing loss that is permanent. By: Texas Department of Health


	Public Benefits: Your Rights When You Receive Benefits. Read this pamphlet to find out what your rights are when applying for public benefits (in English & español). By: Texas RioGrande Legal Aid - Austin Read this in: Spanish / Español


	Schedule of Social Security Benefit Payments 2008 (Separate Website) By: Social Security Administration


	Services for Disabled Adults/Children and for Senior Citizens (Separate Website) Read about services available to people with disabilities and to senior citizens. Includes contact information. By: Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services


	Social Security Disability Benefits (Separate Website) Who should read this booklet? You should, if you want to know more about the various kinds of disability benefits available from Social Security. This booklet will tell you who may get benefits, how to apply and what you need to know once benefits start. By: Social Security Administration Read this in: Spanish / Español


	Social Security: Understanding The Benefits (Separate Website) Whether you're young or old, male or female, single or with a family--this booklet is for you and about you. That's because Social Security has programs that affect everybody. Chances are you're either paying Social Security taxes or getting Social Security benefits--or you're related to someone who is. Whatever your situation, this booklet has information you will find helpful and useful. It was prepared by the Social Security Administration and tells you what you need to know about Social Security while you're still working and what you need to know when it's your turn to collect benefits. It also provides an overview of Medicare and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. By: Social Security Benefits


	SSDI Social Security Disability SSDI is a payment that is made from the Social Security Administration (SSA) to people who have a severe medical condition that prevents them from working. By: Partnership for Legal Access


	Texas Rehabilitation Commission Office Locator (Separate Website) Find the address and telephone number of the Texas Rehabilitation Commission office nearest you. By: Texas Rehabilitation Commission


	What You Need To Know When You Get Disability Benefits (Separate Website) Who should read this booklet? You should, now that you’re receiving Social Security disability benefits. You might think that, because the disability application process is over and your benefits are about to start, you no longer have to worry about Social Security. But what should you do if your condition improves? Or what if you want to go back to work but are afraid of losing your benefits? Knowing the answers to these and other questions now will save you a great deal of time, inconvenience and maybe some money later. By: Social Security Administration


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