MCO
Qualifications
HHSC - Waiver Programs
Defining the Program
100

At 21 years of age, the member may now be eligible for what program?

What is StarPlus

100

The state does not allow this person to be a caregiver for respite services.

What is a Primary Caregiver

100

This service is available through the DBMD program & specifically focuses on communicating with deaf or blind.

What is interpreter services

100

This program allows the client to retain or increase ADLs in the home and to control their environment.

What is Adaptive Aids (AA)

200

This service provides the temporary relief of the primary caregiver.

What is Respite

200

A caregiver who does not have this certification cannot provide respite care hours to a member.

What is a CPR/First Aid Certificate

200

These CFC activities allow a member to be more independent in their community.

What is IADLs (Instrumental Activities of Daily Living)

200

A caregiver has a responsibility of caring for the client 1:1 with Protective Supervision services, but PS does not include the delivery of this task.

What is PAS

300

This service is provided solely to ensure the health and safety of a member with cognitive/memory impairment and/or physical weakness.


What is Protective Supervision (PS)

300

An LVN may not be authorized to work until this professional signs off on Form 1747-LVN.

What is a RN

300

HHSC did away with the Day Habilitation service for all TXHML clients and switched all members to this new service where members can receive this service on site, off site, or both on & off site.

What is ISS (Individualized Skills & Socialization)

300
A contract cannot be established with an Out of Home respite camp unless they are qualified through what association?

American Camp Associated (ACA)

400

Bathing is a type of activity authorized under this category name.

What is Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

400

This person is not qualified to work as a caregiver because they have help the member manage their Social Security finances. This person is called what?

Fiscal Power of Attorney

400

The TXHML program is the only HHSC Waiver Program via CDS that allows this contractor to be reimbursed through the client's Medicaid funds. 

What is Dental

400

PHC, CAS & FC programs are available under what one program heading?

Community Attendant Services (CAS)

500

A member receiving in home respite services can be authorized this max number of respite hours for 1 annual plan year.

What is 720 

Mathematics: 30 days total per year can be authorized. 

30 days X 24 hours per day = 720 total hours (or 2,880 total units) when 1 unit = 15 min.

500

This service allows the member to function better within their home & is allowed to be paid out through vendor reimbursement?

What is Minor Home Modification (MHM)

500

This program offers assistance to a client who is seeking employment & is available through all waiver services.

What is Employment Assistance

500

These respite services are direct care services needed because of a member's disability that may help a member participate in childcare, post-secondary education, employment, or independent living.

Flexible Family Support Services (FFSS)

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