SECTION 259.281. Inspection of a Minor Home Modification

(a) A DSA must conduct an in-person inspection of the minor home modification to determine if:

(1) the minor home modification has been completed;

(2) the minor home modification has been made in accordance with the specifications required by §259.275(d)(1) of this division (relating to Requirements for Authorization to Purchase a Minor Home Modification); and

(3) the quality of workmanship of the minor home modification is adequate.

(b) An inspection required by subsection (a) of this section may be performed by the person who developed the specifications unless that person is affiliated with the vendor who completed the minor home modification.

(c) A DSA must obtain an invoice from the person who conducted the inspection, substantiating the cost of the inspection.

(d) If, based on the inspection, the DSA determines that the minor home modification meets the conditions listed in subsection (a) of this section, the DSA must send a completed HHSC Documentation of Completion of Purchase form described in the Community Living Assistance and Support Services Provider Manual to the individual's CMA no later than seven business days after completion of the inspection.

(e) If, based on the inspection, a DSA determines that the minor home modification does not meet the conditions listed in subsection (a) of this section, the DSA must ensure that the vendor meets the conditions no later than 30 calendar days after the DSA's determination.

(f) A DSA may not submit a claim for payment of the minor home modification until the DSA determines that the minor home modification meets the conditions listed in subsection (a) of this section.

Source Note: The provisions of this §259.281 adopted to be effective January 30, 2023, 48 TexReg 362