Texas MedicaidMedium ImpactAdministrative

SFY 2027 CHIRP, DPP BHS, RAPPS, TIPPS, and QIPP Enrollment Deadline; Support for STEPS Users With an Active Help Ticket

Published March 3, 2026Effective March 5, 2026

AI Summary

Texas Health and Human Services Commission has set enrollment deadlines for five directed payment programs for State Fiscal Year 2027. Most programs (CHIRP, DPP BHS, RAPPS, TIPPS) must enroll by March 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM CST, while QIPP enrollment closes March 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM CST.

Action Required

By March 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM CST: Eligible Texas providers must complete enrollment in CHIRP, DPP BHS, RAPPS, and TIPPS programs through the STEPS system. By March 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM CST: Complete QIPP enrollment. If experiencing STEPS system issues preventing enrollment, submit help ticket before deadline to costinformationpfd@hhs.texas.gov or through STEPS. No extensions will be granted except for documented system defects reported before deadline.

Plan Types

Medicaid

States

TX

Specialties

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