TX HHS Form 8647. Service Coordination Assessment – Intellectual Disability Services

The TX HHS Form 8647, Service Coordination Assessment – Intellectual Disability Services, is a tool used to assess an individual's needs for service coordination in intellectual disability services. This form helps identify the level of involvement required to ensure the person receives necessary support and services.

This assessment focuses on three key areas: Rights and Legal Status, Physical Health, and Person's Information. The form requires information such as street address, city, state, and ZIP code, as well as the person's name and area code and phone number. Important sections include the rights and legal status rating, which considers the person's need for help understanding and exercising their rights, and physical health considerations, including any specific medical or physical needs or conditions.

The form is typically used when an individual with intellectual disabilities requires service coordination to access services and supports. Common scenarios of use may include situations where the person needs help with guardianship, civil or criminal proceedings, competency hearings, or understanding and exercising their rights. The assessment helps determine the level of involvement required for each domain, ranging from high involvement (life-threatening or significantly impacting health or safety) to minimal involvement (monitoring services and supports).