TX HHS Form 1018. Burial or Cremation Assistance Registry Information Request

The Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) Form 1018 is designed for physicians, healthcare facilities, or their authorized agents to request information about providers of financial or other assistance for the transportation, cremation, or burial of embryonic or fetal tissue. This form enables the submission of a request to HHS for access to the Burial or Cremation Assistance Registry.

The registry contains information maintained by HHS pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 697.005 and 25 Texas Administrative Code Section 138.8. The requested information will be provided at the time of receipt, and the current registry list will be updated accordingly. It is essential to note that HHS cannot answer questions about registrants or provide any guarantees regarding promises or offers made by them.

This form is intended for authorized agents seeking access to the Burial or Cremation Assistance Registry information maintained by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC). The requestor must indicate their type as either a physician, health care facility, or authorized agent. A physical address and email address are required for submission of the request.