Texas Administrative Code
Title 1 - ADMINISTRATION
Part 15 - TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Chapter 354 - MEDICAID HEALTH SERVICES
Subchapter A - PURCHASED HEALTH SERVICES
Division 1 - MEDICAID PROCEDURES FOR PROVIDERS
Section 354.1002 - Compliance with Civil Rights Act
Current through Reg. 50, No. 13; March 28, 2025
(a) The Texas Department of Health (department) has ensured compliance with the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare regulations promulgated under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 which states: "No person in the United States shall, on the ground or race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance."
(b) Under this policy, payment to eligible providers cannot be made for care and services under federally assisted programs conducted by the department unless such care and service is provided without discrimination on the ground of race, color, or national origin. Written complaints of noncompliance should be made to the Commissioner of Health, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756-3199, or the secretary of HEW, Washington, D.C., or both.
