How to Become a DBMD Provider

Open Enrollment Process

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission accepts applications through its open enrollment process to contract for the Deaf Blind with Multiple Disabilities Medicaid waiver program. Under the open enrollment process, HHSC awards contracts on a noncompetitive basis to eligible applicants meeting provider qualifications and other eligibility requirements.

Applications for DBMD can be submitted year-round with no deadline. DBMD program provider applicants must complete the application packet and include all required documents in accordance with HHSC instructions.

Contracting to Provide Services

To be eligible to provide services and receive reimbursement for these services, a provider agency must meet certain eligibility criteria. Rules regarding minimum eligibility requirements for contracting can be found in the Texas Administrative Code:

For more information about HHSC provider enrollment process and requirements, please click here.

Once you have met the minimum eligibility criteria, you may review the required application documents at:

The forms may be downloaded for completion. Completed forms and any additional required information should be mailed to:

Regular mail
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Contract Administration and Provider Monitoring – Waiver Program Enrollments
Mail Code W-359
P.O. Box 149030
Austin, TX 78714-9030

Overnight/Express delivery
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Contract Administration and Provider Monitoring – Waiver Program Enrollments
Mail Code W-359
701 West 51st St.
Austin, TX 78751

Should you have any questions regarding the enrollment process for these programs, contact Contract Administration and Provider Monitoring – Waiver Program Enrollments at 512-438-3234.