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Update to Temporary Change to HCS and TxHmL Policy for Respite, CFC PAS/HAB Service Provider

In March 2020, HHSC started a temporary policy change for respite and Community First Choice (CFC) Personal Assistance Services (PAS)/Habilitation (HAB) provided in the Home and Community-based Services (HCS) and Texas Home Living (TxHmL) waiver programs.

This change allows service providers of respite and CFC PAS/HAB to live in the same home as the person receiving these services. A person?s spouse, or parent if the person is under 18, is not allowed to be a paid service provider of these services in accordance with the HCS, TxHmL and CFC Billing Requirements.

This temporary policy change is effective March 27, 2020, through Aug. 31, 2024. HHSC will provide guidance if anything changes.

Program providers must complete the required background checks for all service providers, including respite and CFC PAS/HAB providers living in the same home as the individual receiving services. Requirements can be found in the following references:

• The Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Title 26, Part 1, Chapter 263, and Chapter 262.
• HCS and TxHmL Rules, 26 TAC ?565.9(b) and ?566.9(r) and (s).

The HCS Program Billing Requirements and the TxHmL Program Billing Requirements, Section 3400 for service provider qualifications, and the CFC Billing Requirements for HCS and TxHmL Program Providers.

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