Texas Administrative Code
Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Chapter 360 - OFFICE OF DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING SERVICES
Subchapter C - SPECIALIZED TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Section 360.517 - Determination of Voucher Category Value and Eligibility Criteria for a Voucher

(a) ODHHS determines the reasonable price for basic specialized telecommunications equipment or services for a voucher. The price becomes the voucher category value for a specific voucher.

(b) The voucher category value as determined by ODHHS may not cover the entire cost of the basic specialized telecommunications equipment or service.

(c) ODHHS reviews voucher category values at least annually. The voucher category value determination is based on factors that include reasonable and customary industry standards for each specific equipment or service.

(d) ODHHS reviews eligibility criteria for a voucher category at least biennially. ODHHS solicits input from persons ODHHS considers knowledgeable in technology and in the telephone access needs of persons with disabilities.

(e) Proposed voucher category values and eligibility criteria are posted to the ODHHS STAP webpage for comments 45 calendar days before final determinations are made for a voucher category. Comments obtained from the advance posting are considered in determining voucher category values and eligibility criteria for a voucher category.

(f) ODHHS determines voucher category values and eligibility criteria for a voucher category, and the determination is final.