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Navigate Life Texas: Resources for kids with disabilities and special needs
Navigate Life Texas: Resources for kids with disabilities and special needs
HCS is a Medicaid waiver program that supplies services and supports to Texans with an intellectual disability (ID) or a related condition so that they can live in the community. HCS services are intended to supplement rather than replace services received from other programs, such as Texas Health Steps, or from natural supports, including families, neighbors or community organizations.
HCS may be available to any Texas resident not living in an institutional setting who: 1. Has an IQ of 69 or below or has an approved related condition with an IQ of 75 or below. 2. Has mild to severe deficits in adaptive behavior. 3. Is eligible for Medicaid benefits. 4. Is not enrolled in any other Medicaid waiver program.
What services can HCS provide? Residential services ● Group home ● Host home/ companion care ● Respite services ● Day habilitation ● Employment services ● Nursing services ● Dental services ● Behavioral support ● Supported home living (transportation) ● Social work ● Occupational therapy ● Physical therapy ● Speech therapy ● Dietary services ● Audiology services ● Cognitive rehabilitation services (services for people with brain injury) ● Accessible minor home modifications ● Adaptive aids ● Transition assistance services
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Accessible Location: No
| Type of Organization | Government |
|---|---|
| Categories | Housing, Medical |
| Services offered in Spanish? | No |
| Newsletter? | yes |
| Child Care Available? | No |
| Age Range | Birth - 3 , 3-5 , 6-11 , 12-14 , 15-21 |
| Disability Categories | Developmental Disability, Genetic or Congenital Disorder, Intellectual Disability, Learning Disability, Medical Condition, Mental Health Disorder, Physical Disability |
| Does this organization belong to all disabilities? | yes |
| This organization belongs to these diagnoses | |
| Is this a statewide service? | yes |
| Website | https://www.hhs.texas.gov/providers/long-term-care-providers/home-community-based-services-hcs |
| Contact Name | |
| Email Address | [email protected] |
| Phone Number | 512-438-323 |