Texas Health and Human Services

The TX HHS Form 0021: External Entity Information Security Plan of Action and Milestone is a crucial document that helps external entities under contract with Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) identify and remediate security requirements that are not in place. This form is used whenever an entity identifies a security requirement that cannot be immediately remediated, requiring the submission of a plan to resolve the noncompliance.

The TX HHS Form 0065, "Information Regarding Authorized Electronic Monitoring for Nursing Facilities," is a crucial document that enables residents or their legal representatives to request authorized electronic monitoring (AEM) in nursing facilities. This form helps solve the problem of ensuring resident autonomy while maintaining facility safety and security.

The “Request for Authorized Electronic Monitoring” form is a short but legally significant document used in Texas long-term care facilities. It allows a resident—or a legal representative acting on their behalf—to formally authorize the use of an electronic monitoring device, such as a video camera, inside the resident’s room. Although the form looks simple, it triggers specific rights and obligations under Texas Health and Safety Code Chapters 242 and 247.

The TX HHS Form 0067, Consent by Roommate for Authorized Electronic Monitoring, is a crucial document that helps resolve issues related to privacy rights in shared living spaces. This form enables roommates or legal representatives to grant consent for electronic monitoring devices to be used in the facility, as per Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 242 and 247.

The TX HHS Form 0702, Fax Cover Sheet for TxHmL and HCS, is a crucial document that facilitates the transfer, continuation of suspension, or termination of waiver program services. This form helps solve the problem of efficiently managing changes in service provision for individuals receiving Home and Community-based Services (HCS) or Texas Home Living (TxHmL). The form is typically used by Service Coordinators, Local Authorities, and other authorized representatives to submit requests to the Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) agency.

The TX HHS Form 1597, Level of Care Redetermination Cover Sheet, is a crucial document that facilitates the process of reassessing an individual's level of care in Intellectual/Developmental Disability (IDD) programs. This form helps solve the problem of ensuring that individuals receive the appropriate level of care and support to meet their unique needs.

The TX HHS Form 1598, Retainer Payment Attestation, is a crucial document for program providers in the Home and Community-based Services (HCS) Program. This form helps solve the problem of ensuring that program providers are accurately reporting their retainer payment requests and complying with program requirements.

The TX HHS Form 1598-ICF-NP, Bed Hold Payment Attestation, is a crucial document for intermediate care facilities (ICFs) that provide services to individuals with intellectual disabilities or related conditions. This form helps solve the problem of ensuring fair compensation for ICFs during the COVID-19 pandemic by providing an attestation process for program providers.

The Texas Money Follows the Person Demonstration Grant Expenditure Report (Form 1680) is a crucial tool for Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability Authorities (LIDDAs) to track and report their expenditures under the Enhanced Community Coordination and Transition Support Teams. This form helps LIDDAs ensure compliance with federal regulations and demonstrates the effective use of funds allocated for the Money Follows the Person Demonstration Program.

The TX HHS Form 1681, Home and Community-based Services (HCS) Rights Addendum, is a crucial document that helps ensure the rights of individuals receiving home and community-based services are protected and promoted. This form is used in situations where an individual requires assistance with daily living activities or has a disability, and is typically filled out by the individual themselves or their legal representative.