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Changes to Texas Administrative Code Chapter References for HHS System

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As part of the transformation of the Health and Human Services (HHS) system, rule chapters are being relocated in the Texas Administrative Code (TAC).

Beginning January 15, 2022, rules in:

  • 25 TAC Health Services, Part 1, Department of State Health Services, Chapter 61, Chronic Diseases, Subchapter A, Kidney Health Care

Will be transferred to:

  • 26 TAC Health and Human Services, Part 1, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Chapter 365, Kidney Health Care.

The following table outlines these rule transfers:

Rule Title

Current TAC

New TAC

General

25 TAC §61.1

26 TAC §365.1

Definitions

25 TAC §61.2

26 TAC §365.2

Client Eligibility Requirements

25 TAC §61.3

26 TAC §365.3

Applications

25 TAC §61.4

26 TAC §365.4

Benefits and Limitations

25 TAC §61.5

26 TAC §365.5

Claims Submission and Payment Rates

25 TAC §61.7

26 TAC §365.7

Claim Filing Deadlines

25 TAC §61.8

26 TAC §365.8

Rights and Responsibilities

25 TAC §61.9

26 TAC §365.9

Modifications, Suspensions, Denials, and Terminations

25 TAC §61.10

26 TAC §365.10

Rights of Appeal

25 TAC §61.11

26 TAC §365.11

Beginning January 15, 2022, rules in:

  • 40 TAC Social Services and Assistance, Part 2, Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services, Chapter 107, Division for Rehabilitation Services, Subchapter D, Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services

Will be transferred to:

  • 26 TAC Health and Human Services, Part 1, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Chapter 352, Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services.

The following table outlines these rule transfers:

Rule Title

Current TAC

New TAC

Purpose

40 TAC §107.701

26 TAC §352.1

Legal Authority

40 TAC §107.703

26 TAC §352.3

Definitions

40 TAC §107.705

26 TAC §352.5

Basic Requirements for Eligibility

40 TAC §107.707

26 TAC §352.7

Service Arrays

40 TAC §107.709

26 TAC §352.9

Service Types

40 TAC §107.711

26 TAC §352.11

Limitations of Services

40 TAC §107.713

26 TAC §352.13

Consumer (Client) Participation

40 TAC §107.714

26 TAC §352.14

Complaint Resolution Process

40 TAC §107.715

26 TAC §352.15

Refer to the new TAC chapters after January 15, 2022. All letters, memoranda, and other guidance remain in effect while the Health and Human Services Commission updates outdated references. The rule transfer notices were posted in the December 31, 2021, issue of the Texas Register.

If you have questions about these administrative moves, email the Rules Coordination Office.