Texas Human Resources Code

§ 161.081 — LONG-TERM CARE MEDICAID WAIVER PROGRAMS: STREAMLINING AND UNIFORMITY

HR § 161.081Title 11. AGING, COMMUNITY-BASED, AND LONG-TERM CARE SERVICES · Ch. 161. DEPARTMENT OF AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES · Art. D. POWERS AND DUTIES OF DEPARTMENT

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(a)In this section, "Section 1915(c) waiver program" has the meaning assigned by Section 521.0001, Government Code.

(b)The department, in consultation with the commission, shall streamline the administration of and delivery of services through Section 1915(c) waiver programs. In implementing this subsection, the department, subject to Subsection (c), may consider implementing the following streamlining initiatives:

(1)reducing the number of forms used in administering the programs;

(2)revising program provider manuals and training curricula;

(3)consolidating service authorization systems;

(4)eliminating any physician signature requirements the department considers unnecessary;

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Legislative history

Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 7 (S.B. 7), Sec. 1.06(a), eff. September 28, 2011. Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 769 (H.B. 4611), Sec. 2.111, eff. April 1, 2025.