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Texas Disability Law - Financial Assistance
Texas Law
- Permits the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services to cooperate with the Social Security Administration to determine whether an individual qualifies for Social Security benefits based on a disability.
- Provides disability retirement benefits for State employees and teachers.
- Provides medical assistance to certain people with disabilities under the Medicaid program.
Texas Legal Citation
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Disability Determination:
Texas Human Resources Code, Section 111.053 -
Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services:
Texas Government Code, Section 531.001(4) -
Employee Retirement:
Texas Government Code, Sections 814.201 - 814.211 -
Medicaid:
Texas Human Resources Code, Chapter 32
Contact
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Department of Assistive and
Rehabilitative Services, Disability Determination
Services
(800) 628-5115, TTY (866)581-9328
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Employee Retirement
System
(877) 275-4377
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Teacher Retirement
System
800-223-8778
For More Information
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Department
of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services, Rehabilitation
Services
"Frequently Asked Questions"
- Texas Health and Human Services 211
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Texas
Information and Referral Network
512-424-6520
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Governor’s Committee Disability Policy and
Resources
Relevant Federal Laws
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Social Security Administration (SSA)
(800) 772-1213
- Social Security Act
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Ticket to Work and Workforce Incentive Improvement Act
Local Social Security Office Locator
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Food Stamp Act of 1977:
U.S. Department of Agriculture