TX HHS Form 8586. TxHmL Service Coordination Notification

The TX HHS Form 8586, TxHmL Service Coordination Notification, is a crucial document that helps solve the problem of ensuring individuals with disabilities or chronic illnesses receive necessary services and support. This form is typically used in situations where an individual enrolls in the Texas Home Living (TxHmL) Program, which provides home-based care and assistance.

This notification form requires the service coordinator to inform the individual, legally authorized representative, or family member of their rights and responsibilities within the TxHmL Program. Key features include the eligibility criteria for the program, services and supports offered, and specific reasons for discharge from the program. The form also outlines the service coordinator's role in assisting the individual with exercising their legal rights, developing a Person Directed Plan and Individual Plan of Care, and participating in decision-making processes.

The TxHmL Service Coordination Notification is essential for ensuring that individuals receive the necessary support and services to maintain their independence. Key points to note include:

• Eligibility criteria for the Texas Home Living Program
• Servies and supports offered by the program, including limits on those services
• Reasons for discharge from the program, including refusal to cooperate or no longer meeting eligibility criteria
• The service coordinator's role in assisting with legal rights, plan development, and decision-making processes