Overview
This program provides an enhanced federal match rate to individuals with disabilites, who meet categorical coverage requirements for Medicaid or meet financial eligibility for home and community-based services, and who meet an institutional level of care.
Methodology/Rules
The Community First Choice Reimbursement Methodology is located at Title 1 of the Texas Administrative Code, Part 15, Chapter 355, SubChapter M, Division 7, Rule 355.9090.
Rules pertaining to the Community First Choice Program are located at Title 1 of the Texas Administrative Code, Part 15, Chapter 354, SubChapter A, Division 27, Rules 354.1360 - 354.1366.
Payment Rate Information
Effective September 1, 2022 to current (.pdf)
Effective September 1, 2019 (.pdf)
Effective August 1, 2017 (.pdf)
Effective September 1, 2015 (.pdf)
Effective June 1, 2015 (.pdf)