Texas Administrative Code
Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Chapter 558 - LICENSING STANDARDS FOR HOME AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES AGENCIES
Subchapter C - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR ALL HOME AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES AGENCIES
Division 3 - AGENCY ADMINISTRATION
Section 558.257 - Medicare Certification Optional
Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024
(a) An agency that applies for the category of licensed and certified home health services must comply with the regulations in the Medicare Conditions of Participation for Home Health Agencies, 42 CFR Part 484, pending approval of certification granted by CMS. After HHSC receives written approval from CMS, HHSC amends the licensing status of the agency to include the licensed and certified home health services category.
(b) An agency providing hospice services and applying for participation in the Medicare program must comply with the Medicare Conditions of Participation for Hospice Care, 42 CFR Part 418, pending approval of certification granted by CMS. After HHSC receives written approval from CMS, HHSC enters the hospice provider number issued by CMS into its Home and Community Support Services Agencies database but does not amend the hospice services category on the license.
