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Licensing and regulation information for Home and Community-based Services (HCS) program providers in Texas.

Information about the licensing and regulation of Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability or Related Conditions (ICF/IIDs) in Texas.

HHSC Long-term Care Regulation updated the COVID-19 Response Plan and FAQ documents on Aug. 16 for ICF/IID programs.

Emergency rules for Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability or Related Conditions that contain the COVID-19 requirements for mitigation expired August 3.

HHSC Long-term Care Regulation updated the COVID-19 FAQ and Response Plan documents for Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability or Related Conditions program.

Notice for LTC Providers on revised guidance for COVID-19 flexibility for RN services provided by Telehealth.

In March 2020, HHSC implemented a temporary policy change for respite and Community First Choice Personal Assistance Services/Habilitation provided in the Home and Community-based Services and Texas Home Living waiver programs.

HHSC Long-term Care Regulation updated the COVID-19 FAQ document for Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability or Related Conditions program.

Emergency rules for Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability or Related Conditions that require COVID-19 vaccination reporting expire June 6.

In March 2020, HHSC implemented a temporary policy change for respite and Community First Choice Personal Assistance Services/Habilitation.

Long-term care facilities wanting to provide COVID-19 therapeutics must first enroll as a therapeutics provider with DSHS by emailing DSHS Therapeutics or calling Provider Support.

HHSC Long-term Care Regulation updated the ICF COVID-19 FAQ documents.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, flexibilities were put in place to allow nursing assessments to be provided by telehealth (synchronous audio-visual technology).

Effective May 1, 2022, HHSC will transition certain COVID-19 flexibilities to interim guidance in accordance with House Bill (H.B.) 4 (87th Legislature, Regular Session, 2021).

COVID-19 Flexibilities for Pre-Enrollment and Enrollment Will End when PHE Ends