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EPILEPSY SERVICES

Chapter 40, Health and Safety Code,enacted by theTexas 67th Legislature (1981), is intended to ensurethat Texas residents with epilepsy who do not qualifyfor other state or federal health care assistanceprograms have access to epilepsy services.

Epilepsy Services of the Department of State HealthServices provides comprehensive outpatient services(diagnostic, treatment and support services) to eligiblepersons who have been diagnosed with epilepsyand/or seizure-like symptoms through contractedproviders in the State of Texas.

What is Epilepsy?

Epilepsy is defined as a medical condition thatproduces seizures affecting a variety of mental and

physical functions. It is also called a seizure disorder.A seizure is caused by a brief, strong surge ofelectrical activity involving part or all of the brain.When a person has two or more seizures without aclear cause (e.g., alcohol withdrawal) it is consideredto be epilepsy.

Seizures can last a few seconds to a few minutes.They can have many symptoms, from convulsions andloss of consciousness to some that are not alwaysrecognized as seizures by the person experiencing

them or by health care professional: blank staring, lipsmacking, or jerking movements of arms and legs.

Epilepsy is the most common neurological condition inchildren and the third most common in adults, after

Alzheimers and stroke.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Diagnosis of epilepsy certified by a licensedphysician, or a statement that applicant issuspected of having epilepsy;

Texas resident;

If younger than 21 years of age, be determinednot eligible for benefits from Children with SpecialHealth Care Needs (CSHCN); and

Gross family income at or below 200% of theFederal Poverty Income Level Guidelines (FPL)

Epilepsy Monthly Income Standards

# of Individualsin EpilepsyHousehold

200% FPG

1 $1,915

2 $2,585

3 $3,255

4 $3,925

5 $4,595

6 $5,265

7 $5,935

8 $6,605

CONTRACTORS

The Department of State Health Services helps fundfive epilepsy contractors who serve residents in 254counties across the State of Texas. Epilepsycontractors serve women, children, and men at 29clinic sites across the state. Epilepsy clients may becharged a fee for services; however, no one is denied

services because of an inability to pay.

FY 2013EPILEPSY CONTRACTORS

Dallas County Hospital District dbaParkland Health & Hospital

5201 Harry Hines Blvd.Dallas, TX 75235(214) 590-8878

Epilepsy Foundation

Central & South Texas10615 Perrin Beitel #602San Antonio, TX 78217

(888) 606-5353

Epilepsy Foundation Texas2630 Fountain View #210

Houston, TX 77057(888) 548-9716

Harris County Hospital District2525 Holly Hall

Houston, TX 77054(713) 873-6048

Texas Tech UniversityHealth Sciences Center

4900 Alberta St.El Paso, TX 79905

(877) 255-2852

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RESOURCE INFORMATION

www.epilepsyfoundation.org/about/

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DRIVING WITH EPILEPSY

http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/epilepsy/driving.shtm

CONTACT INFORMATION

Texas Department of State Health ServicesPrimary Care Group MC-2831

P.O. Box 149347

Austin, TX 78714-9347

Main Line: 512/776-7706Fax: 512/776-7713Web Homepage:

http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/epilepsy/

April 2013

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OFSTATE HEALTH SERVICES

EPILEPSY SERVICES

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