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Home and Community Based Services (HCS)

Overview

HCS provides individualized services and supports to persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are living with their family, in their own home or in other community settings, such as small group homes.

Reporting Information

Cost and Accountability Reports

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Methodology/Rules

Cost Determination Process Rules applicable to the Home and Community Based Services program are located at Title 1 of the Texas Administrative Code, Part 15, Chapter 355, SubChapter A, Rules 101-114.

The Home and Community Based Services (program-specific) Cost-Finding Methodology is located at Title 1 of the Texas Administrative Code, Part 15, Chapter 355, SubChapter F, Rules 722-725.

The Home and Community Based Services Rate Model discussed in the rules above may be accessed in the Payment Rate Information tab.

Payment Rate Information

Payment Rates

Effective September 1, 2024 (.pdf)

Previous Payment Information 

Effective September 1, 2023 (.pdf)
Effective January 1, 2023 (.pdf)
Effective September 1, 2022 (.pdf)
Effective March 1, 2022 (.pdf)
Effective September 1, 2020 (.pdf)
Effective January 8, 2020 (.pdf)
Effective September 1, 2019 (.pdf)
Effective August 1, 2017 (.pdf)
Effective September 1, 2015 (.pdf)
Effective April 1, 2014 (.pdf)
Effective September 1, 2013 (.pdf)
Effective September 1, 2011 (.pdf)
Effective February 1, 2011 (.pdf)
Effective September 1, 2010 (.pdf)
Effective June 1, 2010 (.pdf)
Effective October 1, 2009 (.pdf)
Effective September 1, 2008 (.pdf)
Effective February 1, 2008 (.pdf)
Effective June 1, 2007 (.pdf)
Effective September 1, 2003 (.pdf)

Rate Enhancement - Attendant Compensation

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Training Information

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