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How to become a DAHS provider in Texas.

Licensing and regulatory information for Day Activity & Health Services (DAHS) providers in Texas.

Communications from HHS to Texas Area Agencies on Aging

AAA Dietary Reference Intake frequently asked questions.

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Office of Area Agencies on Aging (OAAA) applies for grants funded by Administration for Community Living (ACL). These are the State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIP) and Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) grants. In Texas, SHIP is called the Health Information, Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP). Both grants serve Medicare beneficiaries in all 254 counties across Texas. The SHIP grant has existed since 1992 and the MIPPA grant was implemented in 2008 to support the SHIP efforts.

Texas Area Agencies on Aging procedural information.

Information about Texas Area Agencies on Aging Texas Benefits Counseling Program

Medicaid home and community-based services provide opportunities for people to receive long-term services and supports in their own home or community, rather than in an institution or isolated setting.

The Minimum Data Set is a standardized collection of demographic and clinical information that describes a person's overall condition. All licensed nursing facilities in Texas are required to submit MDS assessments for all residents admitted into their facility. The current version is MDS 3.0.

This webpage provides planning and response information, resources and strategies that can assist the area agencies on aging network to better prepare for and respond to all types of emergencies, disasters, epidemics and pandemics.

The 28 area agencies on aging (AAA) provide services to help people age 60 and older, their family members and caregivers receive the information and assistance they need in locating and accessing community services.

Long-Term Care Regulation staff and program providers are invited to attend the following in-person classes hosted in September.

The OASIS trainings are for registered nurses, physical, occupational and speech therapists who collect OASIS Data.

HHSC Long-term Care Regulation updated the Medication Aide (MA), Nursing Facility Administrator (NFA), and Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program (NATCEP) websites to include new webpages that provide detailed steps and process maps for how to become an MA, NFA or NATCEP.