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06/13/2020

The agency ‘strongly’ urges face masks and other safeguards as passionate demonstrations and looming campaign events can make social distancing an afterthought.

05/22/2020

04/30/2020

Staying healthy is on everyone’s minds right now, and diet and nutrition play a huge part in helping your body battle COVID-19. To get the best advice on how to keep your immune system strong, we talked with longtime New Mobility contributor Joanne Smith. Smith

04/29/2020

NCART, NRRTS-National Registry of Rehabilitation Technology Suppliers, U.S. Rehab, and the Clinician Task Force are gathering industry experts together to host another free informational webinar at 4:00 PM ET tomorrow to share updates with the Complex Rehab Technology (CRT) industry as we continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. This presentation is the fifth in a weekly webinar series designed to answer questions and provide resources.

We look forward to keeping you updated. Get registered today!

https://register.gotowebinar.com/ /5288447926410552076

04/27/2020

Last month, the Medicare Rights Center highlighted guidance that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released for Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, Part D plans, and certain Medicare-Medicaid plans. This guidance described both the options and requirements such plans have for providing M...

04/25/2020

Pick up a free mask tomorrow. Additional mask giveaways will be taking place this week all over Houston.

04/23/2020

Phil Wilson
HHS Executive Commissioner
Date: April 23, 2020
Contact: Elliott Sprehe, 512-424-6951
Elliott.Sprehe@hhsc.state.tx.us

Texas Receives Approval for SNAP Online Grocery Purchases
AUSTIN –Texas Health and Human Services recently received federal approval to allow Texans to purchase groceries online using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic. The pilot program is expected to start by May 18 statewide.

"By allowing SNAP recipients to purchase groceries online throughout the COVID-19 response, we are removing barriers to healthy and nutritious food for many families in Texas," said Governor Greg Abbott. "I am grateful to our federal partners at the USDA for approving this request. As the Lone Star State continues to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are exhausting all avenues to both protect the health and safety of Texans while ensuring families, including recipients of SNAP, have the ability to provide for their families during this challenging time."

“Because families, including SNAP recipients, have had to adjust to social distancing and staying home when possible, some homes have encountered challenges when finding certain grocery items,” said HHS Access and Eligibility Deputy Executive Commissioner Wayne Salter. “Adding another option for Texans using SNAP to get the healthy and nutritious food their families need helps ease the minds of families and limit their exposure to COVID-19.”

With approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, HHSC is implementing a pilot program to allow online grocery purchasing for SNAP clients in Texas. Walmart and Amazon are the first retailers to join the pilot in Texas, scheduled to start by May 18.

This announcement is the latest change Gov. Abbott and HHSC has made to the SNAP program in response to COVID-19, and SNAP clients are now receiving their maximum eligible allotment and have also had renewal requirements temporarily waived.

04/17/2020

Don't get left out. If you did not file a tax return which is not required for people with less than $12,000 in income then you must visit the IRS website and file in the information required for non-filers. You can find it at this link...

https://www.freefilefillableforms.com/ #/fd/EconomicImpactPayment

Enter the information so you can receive the Economic Impact Payment that is being issued to assist individuals through the economic stress caused by the Coronavirus Pandemic. the IRS will use this information to determine your eligibility and payment amount and send you an Economic Impact Payment. After providing this information you won’t need to take any additional action.

I know filling out the paperwork is not a fun or fulfilling exercise but it must be done so payment can be issue to you.

If you have any questions post them here. Freedom Wheels has been deemed an essential business so we remain open to serve you during this difficult time. we are practicing all recommended social distancing measures and the staff wears masks and gloves to protect our valuable customers.

Stay safe and healthy!

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04/17/2020

04/16/2020

Telemedicine – the delivery of health services by providers at remote locations, such as through video conferencing or remote monitoring – has been seen as a way to possibly improve access to care while lowering costs. There is also potential for telemedicine, often referred to as telehealth, to...

04/02/2020

As part of our continuing coverage on COVID-19 and SCI/D, New Mobility Editor Ian Ruder emailed Dr. Thomas Bryce, the medical director of Mount Sinai’s Spinal Cord Injury Program, to get answers to some