MedicaidAdministrativeMedium impact
OIG Provider Enrollment Delays
Texas Medicaid·TX·Enrollment
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Texas Health and Human Services OIG is experiencing significant delays in processing provider enrollment applications due to high volume, with most applications now taking 90-120 days to process. The OIG is working to address the backlog in the order applications were received.
Action Required
Immediately: Account for 90-120 day processing delays when planning new provider enrollment or re-enrollment applications in Texas. Submit applications well in advance of target start dates. Monitor application status and follow up appropriately while recognizing extended processing times are expected.