TX HHS Form 8510. HCS/TxHmL CFC PAS/HAB Assessment

The TX HHS Form 8510, HCS/TxHmL CFC PAS/HAB Assessment, is a crucial tool for healthcare professionals to assess the needs of individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. This form helps solve the problem of determining the level of personal assistance services (PAS) required by an individual, taking into account their functional impairment and daily activities.

The assessment is typically used in situations where an individual requires PAS or habilitation services as part of a Home and Community-based Services (HCS) or Texas Home Living (TxHmL) waiver program. The form is completed by healthcare professionals, such as social workers or occupational therapists, who are responsible for evaluating the individual's needs and developing their plan of care.

The key features of this form include the need to provide background information on the individual, including their name, date of birth, and Medicaid number. The assessment also requires scoring the individual's functional impairment using a 0-3 scale, which determines the level of PAS required. Additionally, the form includes a task/hour guide that outlines the specific tasks and subtasks that require assistance, along with guidelines for calculating PAS times.

• The TX HHS Form 8510 is used to assess the needs of individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities who require personal assistance services (PAS) or habilitation services.
• The form is completed by healthcare professionals as part of a Home and Community-based Services (HCS) or Texas Home Living (TxHmL) waiver program.