“Waivers” let the states use Medicaid funds for long-term home and community-based services for people with disabilities to help them live in the community (Rather than an institution) Called “waivers” because certain Medicaid requirements are waived (for example family income)
Designed to help with the services like personal care, nursing care, home/car modifications, respite care, and therapies
Texas has seven waivers, each with its own interest list. Consider placing your child on each interest list based on their diagnosis because you don’t know their future needs. (They can be declined) Some have a 15-year waiting list in Texas.
Waivers are managed by the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and the Department of State Health Services (DSHS).
Contact Hill Country MHDD (See Medicaid Waiver Comparisons) https://media.disabilityrightstx.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/14214926/Waiver-Services-Comparison-Table-2.2020f.Accessible.docx
https://www.hhs.texas.gov/about/records-statistics/interest-list-reduction
https://www.hhs.texas.gov/sites/default/files/documents/laws-regulations/forms/2113/2113.pdf
Allocations are based on available state funding; when a person’s name comes to the top of the list, then a state office or Local Intellectual or developmental Disability Authority Representative- WAITING LISTS ARE 15 YEARS so apply ASAP
- CLASS 1-877-438-5658
- HCS Call Hill Co. MHDD
- DBMB 1-877-438-5658
- TxHML Call Hill Co. MHDD
- MDCP 1-877-438-5658
- YES Call Hill Co. MHDD
Contact info
- Hill Country MHDD Centers · 877- 466-0660 (crisis hotline as well)
- Hays County Youth Crisis Respite Center 512-667-9870 614 N. Bishop St. San Marcos, TX 78666
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