September 13th, 2023
Home and Community-based Services (HCS)
Provider Letters/Provider Communications!!!
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Contact Program Staff
- Provider/policy information: hcs@hhsc.state.tx.us / hcspolicy@hhsc.state.tx.us
- Contracting information: 512-438-3234 / IDDWaiverContractEnrollment@hhsc.state.tx.us
- Eligibility information: Your local authority
- Regional nurses: Community Services regional contacts for your region
Resources
COVID FAQ’s & Guidance
- Updated COVID-19 FAQs for HCS and TxHmL Providers (PDF) – revised July 22, 2022
- COVID-19 Response for HCS Residential Providers (PDF) – revised June 24, 2022
Infection Control & Vaccine Resources
- Infection Prevention and Control Measures for Common Infections in LTC Facilities (PDF)
- Infection Control Basics & PPE Training for Essential Caregivers (PDF)
- Helping Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and Related Conditions Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 (PDF)
- Long-term Care COVID-19 Vaccination Options (PDF)
HB 3720
State Rules (Title 40 Subchapter D replace with Title 26 part I Ch 263 & 565)
- Texas Administrative Code, Title 26, Part 1, Chapter 263: Home and Community-based Services (HCS) Program and Community First Choice (CFC)
- Texas Administrative Code, Title 26, Part 1, Chapter 565: Home and Community-Based Services (HCS) Program and Community First Choice (CFC)
- Texas Administrative Code, Title 40, Part I, Chapter 41: Consumer Directed Services
- Texas Administrative Code, Title 40, Part 1, Chapter 49: Contracting for Community Services
Surveyor Review Tools and Forms
- ISS Attestation and Provider Compliance Form (PDF)
- Form 1573, Residential Review Evidence of Correction for Results Less Than 90%
- Form 3609, Waiver Survey and Certification Residential Checklist
- Form 5611, Waiver Survey and Certification — HCS Personnel Checklist
- Form 5607, Waiver Survey and Certification DFPS Checklist
- Form 5610, Fire Drills
- Form 8576, Individual Profile Information
- Form 8608, Sample Appeal Letter
Additional Resources
- Provider and LIDDA CARE Report Crosswalk (PDF)
- Provider and LIDDA CARE Screen Crosswalk (PDF)
- Comprehensive Nursing Assessment FAQ (PDF)
- HCS and TxHmL Transformation Webinar (PDF)
- Interpretive Guidance Booklet (PDF)
- HCS & TxHmL Certification Principles Webinar Series: Participant Q&A (PDF)
- Regulation of Individual Skills and Socialization webinar (PDF)
- Regulation of Individual Skills and Socialization webinar Recording
