Texas Home Living (TxHmL) in Texas

Texas Home Living (TxHmL) covers in-home and community services only — it does not pay for residential placement in Texas. The program serves IDD.

Enrollment and service authorization go through your service coordinator, typically via your Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability Authority (LIDDA). They confirm eligibility, authorize the budget, and help select a provider.

Need a Residential Placement Instead?

Texas Home Living (TxHmL) does not fund residential placements. In Texas, residential care can be funded through STAR+PLUS / STAR+PLUS HCBS program (1115 managed care), Home and Community-based Services (HCS), Deaf-Blind with Multiple Disabilities (DBMD) — talk to your service coordinator about switching or adding a program.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Texas Home Living (TxHmL) Pay for Residential Care in Texas?
Texas Home Living (TxHmL) covers in-home and community services only — it does not pay for residential placement in Texas.
Who Is Texas Home Living (TxHmL) For?
Texas Home Living (TxHmL) serves IDD. Your service coordinator confirms individual eligibility and enrollment.
How Do I Find Providers That Accept Texas Home Living (TxHmL)?
Because Texas Home Living (TxHmL) does not fund residential placements, ask your service coordinator about in-home and community providers. If a residential placement is needed, see the Texas waivers that pay for residential care.

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