Community First Choice (CFC)

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, 2023 (.pdf)

Previous Rate Information

Effective June 1, 2023 (.pdf)
Effective September 1, 2022 (.pdf)
Effective September 1, 2019 (.pdf)
Effective August 1, 2017  (.pdf)
Effective September 1, 2015 (.pdf)
Effective June 1, 2015 (.pdf)