Texas Administrative Code
Title 1 - ADMINISTRATION
Part 15 - TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Chapter 370 - STATE CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM
Subchapter B - APPLICATION SCREENING, REFERRAL, PROCESSING, RENEWAL, AND DISENROLLMENT
Division 1 - APPLICATION PROCESSES
Section 370.20 - Application Availability and File Date

(1) in writing using an Application obtained via telephone, an internet request, or other means;

(2) by computer using printable Applications or an online application process available over the Internet;

(3) by telephone through the State's toll-free telephone number or through TDD; or

(4) in person, by visiting an HHSC authorized agent.

(1) For applications received via fax or mail, the file date is the date HHSC, DADS or an HHSC agent receives an application that contains, at a minimum, the applicant's name, address, and signature. An HHSC agent means HHSC's designee or an HHSC contractor that is authorized to receive applications for HHSC.

(2) For applications received via telephone or internet, the file date is the date that the name and address of the applicant is provided to HHSC.