Home and Community-based Services (HCS) in Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Home and Community-based Services (HCS) Pay for Residential Care in Texas?

Home and Community-based Services (HCS) can pay for services in licensed residential settings in Texas, so it is a funding path for residential placements.

Who Is Home and Community-based Services (HCS) For?

Home and Community-based Services (HCS) serves IDD. Your service coordinator confirms individual eligibility and enrollment.

How Do I Find Providers That Accept Home and Community-based Services (HCS)?

Browse licensed residential providers in Texas by care type and county on Capacity Track, then send an inquiry — ask each provider directly about Home and Community-based Services (HCS) participation, or have your service coordinator confirm it during authorization.

Other Programs in Texas

• STAR+PLUS / STAR+PLUS HCBS program (1115 managed care)
• Texas Home Living (TxHmL)
• CLASS
• Deaf-Blind with Multiple Disabilities (DBMD)