TX HHS Form 8658. Enhanced Community Coordination (ECC) Designated Funds Request and Authorization

The TX HHS Form 8658, Enhanced Community Coordination (ECC) Designated Funds Request and Authorization, is a crucial document for Medicaid recipients who are diverting or transitioning from a nursing facility, state supported living center, or a medium or large intermediate care facility for people with an intellectual disability or related conditions. This form helps solve the problem of accessing essential services to support their transition to Home and Community-based Services (HCS) waiver services.

This form should be used when all other funding sources have been exhausted, such as Transition Assistance Services, Supplemental Transition Services, waiver, non-waiver, and third-party or community resources. The ECC Designated Funds are a one-time benefit of up to $2,500 for essential services related to diverting or transitioning to HCS waiver services. Key features of the form include required information such as person and provider details, planned residential setting upon transition or diversion, and designation of funds for essential needs.

The form is divided into two sections: Person and Provider Information, and Designation of Funds. The first section collects information about the individual, their current facility, and their proposed date of transition or diversion. The second section allows the LIDDA to request designated funds for essential services such as educational tuition assistance for a vocational program. This form is an important tool for Medicaid recipients seeking support in transitioning to HCS waiver services.