SECTION 259.255. Requirements for Authorization to Purchase an Adaptive Aid Costing Less Than $500

(a) To purchase an adaptive aid costing less than $500 for an individual, a CMA must:

(1) ensure that the individual's service planning team completes the Request for Adaptive Aids, Medical Supplies and Minor Home Modifications form described in the Community Living Assistance and Support Services Provider Manual, evidencing its agreement that the adaptive aid recommended by the appropriate licensed professional is necessary;

(2) no later than 14 calendar days after completing the requirement in paragraph (1) of this subsection, ensure that, in accordance with Subchapter B of this chapter (relating to Eligibility, Enrollment, and Review), the individual's service planning team includes the recommended adaptive aid in:

(A) the individual's proposed enrollment IPC, proposed renewal IPC, or proposed revised IPC, as applicable; and

(B) the individual's IPP; and

(3) no later than 14 calendar days after completing the requirement described in paragraph (2) of this subsection, submit to HHSC:

(A) the completed HHSC Request for Adaptive Aids, Medical Supplies, and Minor Home Modifications form;

(B) the proposed enrollment IPC, proposed renewal IPC, or proposed revised IPC described in paragraph (2)(A) of this subsection, as applicable; and

(C) the individual's IPP described in paragraph (2)(B) of this subsection.

(b) HHSC reviews the documentation described in subsection (a)(3) of this section and determines whether the proposed IPC is authorized in accordance with §259.69 of this chapter (relating to HHSC's Review of a Proposed Enrollment IPC) or §259.79 of this chapter (relating to Renewal and Revision of an IPC).

(c) HHSC notifies a DSA in MESAV of whether the proposed IPC is authorized. HHSC notifies a CMA, in writing, of whether the proposed IPC is authorized.

Source Note: The provisions of this §259.255 adopted to be effective January 30, 2023, 48 TexReg 362