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Texas Home Modification Services Policy Manual

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The Texas Home Modification Services Policy Manual provides a comprehensive framework for delivering home modification services to individuals with disabilities and older adults in Texas. This manual aligns with federal and state regulations, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Medicaid waiver program guidelines such as STAR+PLUS and Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS), and policies established by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC). It ensures compliance with legal mandates to promote accessibility, safety, and independence within the home environment.
The manual outlines policies and procedures for assessing client needs, planning and executing home modifications, and ensuring compliance with safety and construction standards. It emphasizes person-centered planning, collaboration with contractors, and adherence to quality assurance measures.
Key areas covered in the manual include:
  • Eligibility and Enrollment: Guidelines for determining eligibility for home modification services under Medicaid waiver programs or other state-funded initiatives. Eligibility criteria include medical necessity for modifications to improve accessibility or functionality of the home.
  • Service Delivery Standards: Policies for providing home modifications such as wheelchair ramps, widened doorways, grab bars, roll-in showers, stairlifts, and other structural changes that enhance safety and mobility.
  • Assessment and Planning: Procedures for conducting comprehensive assessments by qualified professionals (e.g., occupational therapists) to evaluate the client’s needs and develop a detailed modification plan. The plan must include specifications, cost estimates, and timelines.
  • Provider Requirements: Standards for contractors and service providers, including licensure, compliance with ADA accessibility guidelines, adherence to building codes, and training in working with individuals with disabilities.
  • Documentation and Prior Authorization: Requirements for maintaining accurate records of assessments, modification plans, contractor bids, invoices, and prior authorization requests for Medicaid-covered services.
  • Client Rights: Provisions to protect client rights, including informed consent for modifications, transparency in project timelines and costs, confidentiality of records, and access to grievance procedures.
  • Safety and Quality Assurance: Policies to ensure that modifications meet safety standards through inspections before, during, and after project completion. Agencies must also address any deficiencies identified during HHSC reviews through corrective action plans.
  • Funding Coordination: Guidelines for coordinating funding from Medicaid waiver programs, private insurance plans, or other resources to cover the cost of approved modifications.
The Texas Home Modification Services Policy Manual serves as an essential resource for agencies and providers to deliver high-quality home modification services while adhering to state regulations. It supports improved client outcomes by creating safer, more accessible living environments that enable individuals to maintain independence and participate fully in their communities.
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