April 28th, 2022
Effective May 1, 2022, HHSC will transition certain COVID-19 flexibilities to interim guidance in accordance with House Bill (H.B.) 4 (87th Legislature, Regular Session, 2021). The following activities are authorized through interim guidance to be provided through a telehealth (synchronous audio-visual) modality:
- Renewal ID/RC assessments
- Renewal, revised and transfer IPCs
This guidance applies to the following programs:
- Community Living Assistance and Support Services
- Home and Community-based Services
- Texas Home Living
Access Information Letter No. 2022-27 Interim Guidance for Renewal of ID/RC Assessments and for Renewal, Revised, and Transfer IPCs for CLASS, HCS and TxHmL for more information. This letter replaces IL20-45 for HCS and TxHmL and replaces IL20-46 for CLASS only.
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