TX HHS Form H1851. Reference Guide for Drug and Alcohol Treatment (D&A)/Group Living Arrangement (GLA) Facilities

The TX HHS Form H1851, Reference Guide for Drug and Alcohol Treatment (D&A)/Group Living Arrangement (GLA) Facilities, is a crucial resource for facilities providing treatment programs and living arrangements. This guide helps solve the problem of ensuring eligible residents can participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) while residing in these facilities.

The form outlines specific requirements and conditions for D&A facilities to be authorized by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to accept SNAP, including being licensed by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). Additionally, GLA facilities must meet certification requirements from a state agency. The guide also highlights the responsibilities of treatment facilities as authorized representatives (ARs) for residents and the procedures for applying for and receiving benefits.

Key features of this form include:

• The eligibility criteria for D&A facility residents to participate in SNAP
• The requirements for GLA facilities to be certified by a state agency
• The responsibilities of treatment facilities as ARs for residents
• The procedures for applying for and receiving benefits