TX HHS Form 8604. Transition Assistance Services (TAS) Assessment and Authorization

The Transition Assistance Services (TAS) Assessment and Authorization Form 8604, issued by Texas Health and Human Services (HHS), is designed to help Medicaid recipients who are facility residents discharged from a facility set up a household. The form assists in determining the necessary services for relocation to the community.

The TAS program provides a one-time benefit of up to $2,500 for essential services to facilitate this transition. The amount of assistance varies depending on the planned residential environment: up to $2,500 for own home/family home settings and up to $1,000 for 3- or 4-person homes or host home/companion care settings.

The form requires information about the individual's discharge from the nursing facility, including whether they have arrangements for a home or apartment. The TAS program assists in setting up a household by providing essential services such as furniture, appliances, and other necessary items. Key points to note:

• Available to Medicaid recipients who are facility residents discharged from a facility directly into a waiver program.
• Provides a one-time benefit of up to $2,500 for essential services to relocate to the community.
• Affects HCS applicants moving into own home/family home settings, 3- or 4-person homes, or host home/companion care settings.