TX HHS Form H1060. Case Preparation Guide

The TX HHS Form H1060, Case Preparation Guide, is a practical tool for social workers and caseworkers to ensure accurate and efficient case preparation. This guide helps users identify potential issues and take necessary actions to maintain client eligibility and independence.

The form guides users through 16 key questions that help determine changes in household composition, income, expenses, and resources since the last certification. It also highlights important follow-up actions, such as verifying dates of termination and last check for clients experiencing a loss of income. Additionally, the guide encourages users to explore potential contributions from friends or relatives and refer cases where reported expenses approach or exceed income.

• Required information includes household member changes, income and expense changes, and resource updates;
• Conditions include pending actions on reported changes, loss of income, and unemployment determinations;
• Responsibilities include exploring gain/loss of income/resources, verifying dates of termination, and following up on pending determinations.