TX HHS Form 8648. Identification of Preferences

TX HHS Form 8648: Identification of Preferences is a crucial document that helps individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities identify their preferences for services and supports. This form serves as documentation of stated preferences, allowing the Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability Authority (LIDDA) to provide personalized care.

This form should be completed when an individual's name is added to the Home and Community-based Services (HCS) or Texas Home Living (TxHmL) interest list. It outlines the person's preferences for services, including options such as Home and Community-based Services (HCS), Texas Home Living (TxHmL), State Supported Living Center (SSLC), Community-Based Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disability (ICF/IID), LIDDA Community Services and Supports, and Community First Choice (CFC) Services.

Key features of this form include required information such as the person's name, relationship, contact details, and date of discussion. The form also highlights important sections, including the option to remove a person's name from the HCS or TxHmL interest list. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of keeping LIDDA informed of changes to contact information.