Our Services
Home Community Based Services (HCS)
The Home and Community based services program (HCS) provides a comprehensive
community service system for persons with mental retardation. An individual service plan (ISP) and individual plan of Care (IPC) is developed by an Interdisciplinary Team for each individual enrolled in the HCS program based upon individualized assessment and the individual's strengths, needs and personal goals.
HCS Services Provided Includes;
Nursing Care
Case Management
Counseling and therapies (speech/ language pathology, occupational therapy, audiology and social work services)
Residential Assistance (residential support, supported home living or foster/companion care) Day habilitation
Supported employment
Adaptive Aids
Minor Home Modifications
Dental Services
Respite Care (for individuals receiving supported home living only)
Enrolled individuals receive only those Services identified through individualized assessment as required to meet the individual's needs and team, approved by the Interdisciplinary Individuals enrolled in the HICS program may choose where and with whom to live, including the option of living with their natural family. Support services may be provided for only a few hours per week for individuals residing in their own home or with their natural family, or up to 24 hours per day for individuals who require total care and assistance.
Eligibility
To be eligible for HCS an individual must:
• Have been determined by a licensed or Certified Psychologist or Physician to have mental retardation and be in need of institutional care unless supportive and habitative services can be provided in his/her community.
•Be eligible for Supplementary security income (SSI) and receive SSI benefits and continues to be eligible for Medicaid as mandated by federal law.
•Individuals residing in state schools who desire to reside in the community.
TEXAS HOME LIVING (TxHML) Program
This is a Medicaid waiver program that provides community-based services and supports to eligible individuals who do not require out-of-home residential services. The eligible individuals live in their own home or in their family homes.
TxHML Services provided Includes;
Community support services
Day habilitation
Nursing services
Employment assistance
Behavioral support services
Adaptive aids
Minor home modification
Dental services
Respite care
Specialized Therapies (occupational, physical, speech/ language, dietary, etc.)
Eligibility:
Individual is eligible for TXHML program services if he/she;
• Meets financial criteria for the waiver program
• Is SSI receipt
• Lives in own home or family home
• Not concurrently enrolled in another waiver program
• His/her health/welfare can be assured with combination of waiver and non-waiver supports and services.
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