Day Activity and Health Services (DAHS)

What are Day Activity and Health Services?

Licensed Day Activity and Health Services facilities provide daytime services, up to 10 hours per day, Monday through Friday, to people who live in the community. Services address physical, mental, medical and social needs.

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Information & Provider Letters

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Note: These files are in PDF format unless otherwise noted.
Number Title/Notes Date Published
IL 2020-24 Preparing for the Upcoming Fiscal year 2020 Fee-for-Service Claims Billing Closeout
PL 2020-28 Volunteer Portal
IL 2020-20 Requirement to Complete DIR-Certified Cybersecurity Training Program -- Due April 30, 2020
PL 2020-25 Revised Recommendations for Tuberculosis Screening, Testing, and Treatment of Health Care Personnel
PL 2020-20 Incident Submission Portal for Long-Term Care (LTC) Providers under Texas Unified Licensure Information Portal (TULIP)
PL 2020-14 Guidance on COVID 19 Response in DAHS Facilities
PL 2020-03 Provider Responsibility for Renewing a License
PL 2020-01 How to File a Complaint Regarding a Surveyor and Report Survey Inconsistencies

Note: Revised August 10, 2021

IL 2019-33 2019 Cost Report and 2020 Accountability Report Training Information
PL 2019-24 Informal Dispute Resolution Process