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COVID-19 Update to Temporary Change to HCS and TxHmL Policy for Respite, CFC PAS/HAB Service Provider

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In March 2020, HHSC implemented a temporary policy change for respite and Community First Choice Personal Assistance Services/Habilitation provided in the Home and Community-based Services and Texas Home Living 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.

This change has given greater access to needed services for people living in their own home or family’s home. A person’s spouse or the person’s 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, 2023. HHSC will provide guidance if anything changes.

Program providers must complete the required background checks for all service providers. They must follow:

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.