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The HHS Centralized Background Check Unit is required to do background checks to find out if a person has a criminal history or an abuse and neglect history that might be a risk to the health and safety of children. Background checks are required for Child Care providers, Residential Child Care providers, and Foster and adoptive homes.

Information for Texas Adult Foster Care (AFC) providers

Information for Texas Family Care Providers

Home Delivered Meals provides nutritious noontime meals delivered to people in their homes on a scheduled basis. Meals may also be delivered to a location other than an individual's home, provided the location is within the provider's service area and is approved by the case worker. Those eligible for HDM are aged 18 years or older. An interest list is maintained for people interested in applying for this program. This page contains information for HDM providers.

HHSC has posted the notice “Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) Transition: You Must Take Action Now!” (PDF) for program providers, financial management services agencies (FMSAs) and Consumer Directed Services (CDS) employers to review.

HHSC is offering a webinar for Adult Foster Care providers who participate in the State of Texas Access Reform Plus Home and Community Based Services (STAR+PLUS HCBS) program.

This letter notifies providers of the following important claims processing cutoff dates.

IL 2022-39 is posted on the HHS local intellectual and developmental disability authorities, Texas Home Living, Home and Community-based Services, Deaf Blind with Multiple Disabilities, Community Living Assistance and Support Services, Community Attendant Services, Emergency Response Services, and Home-Delivered Meals webpages.

HHSC publishes IL 2022-33 Records Retention and Contact Information After Contract Termination effecting several Long Term Care providers.

IL 2022-31 is for providers to prepare for the Aug. 31 end of fiscal year closeout.