Texas Administrative Code
Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Chapter 266 - MEDICAID HOSPICE PROGRAM
Subchapter B - UTILIZATION REVIEW
Section 266.215 - Respite Care
Universal Citation: 26 TX Admin Code ยง 266.215
Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024
(a) Respite care is short-term inpatient care provided to an individual only when necessary to relieve the family members or other persons caring for the individual at home.
(b) Respite care can be provided by:
(1) a hospice that meets the
condition of participation for providing inpatient care directly; or
(2) a hospital or nursing facility that also
meets the Medicare standards regarding 24-hour nursing service and patient
areas.
(c) Respite care may be provided only on an occasional basis and may not be reimbursed for more than five consecutive days at a time.
(d) Respite care may not be provided when the hospice patient is a nursing home resident.
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