TX HHS Form 1598. Retainer Payment Attestation

The TX HHS Form 1598, Retainer Payment Attestation, is a crucial document issued by the Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) for program providers participating in the Home and Community-based Services (HCS) Program. This form serves as an attestation of compliance with specific requirements and regulations.

The purpose of this form is to ensure that program providers meet certain conditions, including not having laid-off staff members due to lack of work or poor performance, maintaining wage and benefit levels for staff members, and limiting retainer payments to the same amount received in 2019. Additionally, program providers must attest that they have not received funding from other sources for the services requested.

This form is essential for program providers seeking retainer payment under the HCS Program. By signing this document, program providers acknowledge their compliance with the regulations outlined in 40 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §9.193 and understand that HHSC may recoup retainer payments if any attestation proves inaccurate or non-compliance is found through a federal, state, or third-party review or audit.