Texas Health and Human Services

Form 8578, issued in November 2025, is the Intellectual Disability or Related Condition (ID/RC) Assessment used in Texas. This form is a key component in determining eligibility for services under programs such as ICF/ID, DBMD, and CLASS. It is used by medical professionals, service providers, and case managers to ensure that individuals with intellectual disabilities or related conditions receive appropriate care and support.

Form 8509 is used in healthcare settings to document tasks that a Registered Nurse (RN) delegates to unlicensed personnel. Although the form itself appears brief, it plays an important regulatory role: it creates a written trail of responsibility, clarifies who performed what task, and ensures that delegation follows state nursing rules. This type of documentation protects patients, unlicensed staff, and supervising nurses by establishing accountability and showing compliance with delegation standards.

Form 8577 is a questionnaire designed to gather information about individuals interested in Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) waiver programs. It helps assess eligibility, needs, and placement on interest lists for services that support people with disabilities or chronic conditions in community settings rather than institutions.

Form 8584-CDS is a comprehensive nursing assessment and plan of care used in the Consumer Directed Services (CDS) option of the Home and Community-based Services (HCS) program. A Registered Nurse (RN) performs the assessment to document medical history, current status, nursing needs, and to determine safe medication and task delegation for individuals receiving CDS.

Purpose of Form 8584-CDS

The form documents a full nursing review used to:

The TX HHS Form 8606-A, Therapy Justifications Attachment to IPP, is a crucial document that helps solve the problem of justifying therapy services for individuals with specific qualifying conditions. This form is typically used in situations where an individual requires skilled or specialized therapy to address their needs and goals.

The Individual Program Plan (IPP) Form 8606 is a crucial document for individuals receiving Community Living Assistance and Support Services (CLASS) or Community First Choice (CFC) from the Texas Health and Human Services (HHS). This form helps solve the problem of creating a personalized plan for each individual's care, outlining their specific needs and services.

The Transition Assistance Services (TAS) Assessment and Authorization Form 8604, issued by Texas Health and Human Services (HHS), is designed to help Medicaid recipients who are facility residents discharged from a facility set up a household. The form assists in determining the necessary services for relocation to the community.

The TX HHS Form 8603, Level of Need (LON) Review/Increase Cover Sheet, is a crucial document for healthcare providers in Texas. This form helps solve the problem of determining the level of care required for individuals with intellectual disabilities or related conditions. It is typically used by intermediate Care Facilities/Intellectual Disability (ICF/ID) and Home and Community-based Services (HCS) providers to request an increase in the level of need for their clients.

The TX HHS Form 8602, Code of Ethics, is a crucial document for certified ombudsmen in Texas. As a representative of the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, this form outlines the ethical responsibilities and guidelines that ombudsmen must adhere to when providing advocacy services.

The TX HHS Form 8601, Verification of Freedom of Choice, helps individuals or their legally authorized representatives make informed decisions about their Medicaid-funded services. This form is used in situations where an individual has been approved for a waiver program and needs to verify their choice between the waiver program and applicable institutional programs.