Texas IDD Compliance Software

Built for Texas providers. CareHub helps your organization meet HHSC documentation standards, track waiver program requirements, and stay audit-ready.

HHSCHealth and Human Services Commission

Texas IDD services are regulated by the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC). HHSC oversees waiver programs including HCS and TxHmL, manages provider licensing, and requires immediate reporting of abuse, neglect, and exploitation (ANE) allegations to the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS).

Texas Waiver Programs

CareHub supports documentation requirements across Texas's HCBS waiver programs.

Home and Community-based Services (HCS)

Provides residential support, day habilitation, supported employment, and respite services for individuals with intellectual disabilities as an alternative to institutional care.

Texas Home Living (TxHmL)

Supports individuals living in their own homes or with family with services including community support, employment assistance, and adaptive aids.

Community Living Assistance and Support Services (CLASS)

Serves individuals with related conditions with services including habilitation, nursing, and adaptive equipment in community settings.

Deaf Blind with Multiple Disabilities (DBMD)

Provides specialized services for individuals who are deaf-blind with additional disabilities, including residential support, intervener services, and orientation and mobility training.

Key Compliance Requirements

Texas IDD providers must meet these HHSC standards.

ANE Reporting (DFPS)

All allegations of abuse, neglect, or exploitation must be reported to the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) within 1 hour. Texas has the strictest ANE reporting timeline in the country.

HHSC Provider Licensing

Providers must maintain HHSC licensure per Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Title 26 and Title 40, including staffing qualifications, physical site standards, and service delivery documentation.

Individual Program of Care (IPC)

IPCs must follow HHSC person-directed planning requirements with documented choices, measurable outcomes, and service coordinator participation in plan development.

Medication Administration

Certified Medication Aides must maintain proper MAR documentation per TAC requirements, including administration records, PRN rationale, controlled substance counts, and error reporting.

Staff Qualifications & Credentialing

DSPs must hold required credentials including CPR/First Aid certification, Certified Medication Aide certification, and SAMA or approved crisis intervention certification per HHSC licensing standards.

How CareHub Helps Texas Providers

Purpose-built features for HHSC compliance.

Documentation templates aligned with HHSC licensing standards and HCS/TxHmL waiver requirements

ANE allegation tracking with 1-hour DFPS reporting deadline alerts

IPC management with person-directed goal tracking and outcome documentation

Electronic MAR with Medication Aide certification verification and error reporting

Staff credential dashboard tracking HHSC certification requirements and expiration alerts

Multi-site compliance monitoring for providers operating across Texas regions

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions from Texas IDD providers.

Does CareHub support Texas HHSC documentation requirements?

Yes. CareHub includes templates and workflows designed for Texas HHSC waiver providers, supporting HCS, TxHmL, CLASS, and DBMD waiver documentation requirements including daily notes, MARs, incident reports, and IPCs.

Can CareHub help with the 1-hour ANE reporting deadline?

CareHub immediately flags any incident involving an allegation of abuse, neglect, or exploitation and starts a 1-hour countdown timer. Supervisors and compliance officers receive urgent alerts, and the system documents the exact reporting timeline for DFPS compliance.

How does CareHub handle Texas IPC terminology?

CareHub automatically uses Individual Program of Care (IPC) terminology throughout the platform for Texas providers, including plan templates, progress notes, and review documentation. All forms and reports reflect HHSC terminology standards.

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