H C S
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HCS is a Medicaid Waiver program that provides specialized services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their home or in a home-like environment. Individualized services provided include:
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Residential Support Services/Supervised Living
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3 to 4 bed group homes
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Foster Care - opportunity for family relationships
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Personal Attendant Services/Habilitation Services (PAS/HAB) offered as part of Community First Choice
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Day habilitation - maintaining and/or improving current self-help, grooming, social and other skills
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Supported Employment - finding and keeping a job
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Nursing
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Respite - a relief from caregiver duties
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Behavioral Supports - an analysis of behaviors and recommendations for developing positive behavior
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Dental
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Adaptive aids
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Minor home modifications
Eligibility for HCS
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Adults and children diagnosed with intellectual and developmental disabilities that meet functional criteria. This means the person must have a valid Determination of Intellectual Disability, or must qualify under an identified related condition with an IQ of 75 or below. Individuals must be offered an HCS slot by the State of Texas and must meet financial criteria for a Medicaid Waiver program.