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Medicaid Waivers & Residential Care Funding in Texas

Texas has 5 Medicaid funding programs on Capacity Track, and 3 of them can pay for care in a licensed residential setting. Below is what each program covers, who it serves, and where to find licensed providers — 2,715 locations statewide.

Waiver services in Texas are coordinated by a service coordinator, typically through your Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability Authority (LIDDA). Every provider listed here comes from state licensing records — never pay-to-play.

Waiver Programs in Texas

Find Licensed Providers in Texas

Once a waiver is approved, the next step is finding a licensed provider with an opening. Browse Texas providers by care type — openings show live when providers update availability.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Medicaid Waivers Pay for Residential Care in Texas?
In Texas, STAR+PLUS / STAR+PLUS HCBS program (1115 managed care), Home and Community-based Services (HCS), and Deaf-Blind with Multiple Disabilities (DBMD) can fund services in licensed residential settings. Eligibility, enrollment caps, and waitlists vary by program — your service coordinator confirms which program applies.
How Do I Find Texas Waiver Providers With Openings?
Capacity Track lists every licensed residential care provider in Texas from state licensing records. Browse by care type and county, then send an inquiry. It arrives in the provider's email inbox, and they reply from that email. An opening shows when that provider updates it.
Who Coordinates Waiver Services in Texas?
In Texas, waiver services are coordinated by a service coordinator, typically through your Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability Authority (LIDDA). They confirm eligibility, authorize services, and help select a provider.
Do All Texas Waivers Cover Residential Placement?
No. Texas Home Living (TxHmL) and CLASS cover in-home and community services only. If your client or family member needs a residential placement, start with the programs listed above that pay for residential care.

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