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CMS requires states to submit a transition plan describing their planned initiatives and activities to achieve compliance with the federal Home and Community Based Services Rule.

EVV-related 21st Century Cures Act Information

A list of links to state and other rules and statutes for the CDS program.

Information about the licensing and regulation of nursing facilities (NFs) in Texas.

Forms and related information required for business operations of AAAs in Texas.

The Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) [PDF] expands, extends and enhances outreach efforts to beneficiaries on Medicare Part D and for those with limited income. The State Health Insurance Program (SHIP), the Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) and the Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRC) are coordinating efforts to provide outreach to Texas beneficiaries with limited incomes statewide, and for general Part D outreach and assistance to beneficiaries in rural areas.

Texas Area Agencies on Aging procedural information.

The federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) presumes some settings have qualities that are institutional or isolating in nature.

Statutes and Rules for Texas HCSSA 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.

Handbooks and Forms for LIDDAS in Texas

This page contains a list of statutes and rules for LIDDAS.

Listing of handbooks and forms for nursing facility providers in Texas

The term "negotiated rulemaking" specifies a particular process to be used to draft a proposed rule. This process provides for a group of 12-15 stakeholders who represent differing interests affected by the proposed rule to negotiate and potentially reach agreement on a proposed rule.