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What is DBMD?
The DBMD program provides home and community-based services to people who are deafblind with multiple disabilities as a cost-effective alternative to institutional placement. The program focuses on increasing opportunities for consumers to communicate and interact with their environment.
- What is DBMD? (PDF in English)
What is DBMD? (PDF in Spanish) - What is the Medically Dependent Children Program (MDCP)/DBMD Escalation Hotline? (PDF in English)
What is the MDCP/DBMD Escalation Hotline? (PDF in Spanish)
Provider Communications
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Contact Program Staff
- Provider/policy information: DBMDPolicy@hhs.texas.gov
- Contracting information: 512-438-3550
- DBMD Interest List information: 1-877-438-5658
- Eligibility, enrollment, ID/RC, transfer, suspension, termination, renewal and revision information: 512-438-4896
- MDCP/DBMD Escalation Helpline: 844-999-9543
Statutes and Rules
State
- Texas Administrative Code, Title 26, Part 1, Chapter 260: Deaf Blind with Multiple Disabilities (DBMD) Program and Community First Choice (CFC) Services
- Texas Administrative Code, Title 40, Part 1, Chapter 49: Contracting for Community Services
- Texas Administrative Code, Title 26, Part 1, Chapter 553: Licensing Standards for Assisted Living Facilities
- Texas Administrative Code, Title 40, Part 1, Chapter 41: Consumer Directed Services Option