SFY 2027 CHIRP, DPP BHS, RAPPS, TIPPS, and QIPP Enrollment Deadline; Support for STEPS Users With an Active Help Ticket
AI Summary
Texas HHSC announced enrollment deadlines for five 2027 directed payment programs (CHIRP, DPP BHS, RAPPS, TIPPS, QIPP) with most closing March 5, 2026 and QIPP closing March 18, 2026. Providers with active STEPS system help tickets may enroll after deadlines once technical issues are resolved.
Action Required
By March 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM CST: Complete enrollment for CHIRP, DPP BHS, RAPPS, and TIPPS programs through 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 applicable deadline to qualify for post-deadline enrollment. Update Primary Contact information in PEMS to ensure approved data transmits to STEPS. No extensions will be granted except for documented system defects.
Plan Types
Medicaid
States
TX
Specialties
all-specialties