HHSC Updates the Individualized Skills and Socialization Hold Harmless Period on July 1

On Jan. 1, 2023, HHSC implemented the DAHS Individualized Skills and Socialization program and offered a hold harmless period from Jan. 1, 2023, through June 30, 2023.

HHSC agreed to extend part of the hold harmless period related to the provision of off-site services. HHSC will survey for compliance with off-site service delivery but will not move forward with enforcement action.

For all other regulatory requirements, beginning July 1, 2023, HHSC will survey for compliance and move forward with applicable enforcement actions as outlined in Title 26 Chapter 559, Subchapter H, Division 4.

The new hold harmless period related to the provision of off-site Individualized Skills and Socialization services begins July 1, 2023, and ends March 17, 2024.