Health and Human Services Commission Executive Council

1. Welcome and opening remarks. Call to order and Roll Call. The meeting was convened by Cecile Young, Executive Commissioner. Explanation of proceedings using Microsoft Teams meeting. The process was explained by HHSC staff. Executive commissioner’s welcome and remarks. Mental Health transformation continues with the opening of two facilities: Austin State Hospital and San Antonio State hospital. HHSC Celebrates Grand Opening of Austin State Hospital | Texas Health and Human Services; Grand Opening of the New San Antonio State Hospital (youtube.com) Unwinding is wrapping up. End of Continuous Medicaid Coverage | Texas Health and Human Services. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government declared a public health emergency (PHE) and passed a law that allowed you to automatically keep your Medicaid coverage (continuous Medicaid). Based on new federal law, continuous Medicaid coverage ended on March 31, 2023, so you need to renew your benefits when it’