25-2, Annual Revisions
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Revision 25-2; Effective Sept. 24, 2025
The following sections were revised in the Independent Living Services Standards for Providers Handbook:
| Section | Title | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Definitions | Adds definition of consumer choice. |
| 5.4 | Eligibility | Updates eligibility requirements. |
| 5.8 | Termination of Services | Removes the term goals met. |
| 5.9 | Waiting List | Provides exceptions to the wait list order. |
| 6.1 | Overview | Clarifies wording and moves some language to new section 6.7. |
| 6.4 | Services Requiring HHSC Program Approval | Updates language. |
| 6.5 | Services Requiring a Prescription | Corrects typo. |
| 6.7 | Comparable Benefits and Insurance | Adds new section. |
| 7.4 | Administrative Rate | Updates administrative rate. |
| 8.3.1 | Record Storage | Changes title to Record Retention. Moves text from section 8.3.2 and removes the paper format requirement. |
| 8.3.2 | Record Retention | Deletes section. |
| 8.6.3 | Program Income | Updates language to match Code of Federal Regulations. |
| 10 | Reporting and Quality Assurance | Requires case notes at least every 60 days. |
| 10.2.2.1 | Form 3455, Staff Information Form | Adds section. |
| 10.2.4 | HHSC Request for Advance or Reimbursement (RAR) | Updates title and text. |
| Appendix A.2 | Assistive Technology for People with Significant Disabilities | Adds examples. |
| Appendix C.2 | Home Modifications | Updates use of rehabilitation engineers. |
| Appendix C.3.2 | Required Procedures | Requires gait training and physical therapy to be provided when recommended. |
| Appendix C.4 | Vehicle Modification Individual Service | Updates hyperlink and text. |
| Appendix C.4.1 | Overview of Vehicle Modification Equipment | Updates hyperlink and text. |
| Appendix E | Independent Living Skills Training (Individualized Skills Training Only) | Changes title to Vision Services and updates to include sections from Appendices G, I and J. |
| Appendix E.1 | IL Skills Training for Blindness and Low Vision | Adds section. |
| Appendix E.2 | Orientation and Mobility Services | Adds section. |
| Appendix E.3 | Services for People Who Are Deafblind | Adds section. |
| Appendix E.4 | Eyeglasses and Contact Lenses | Adds section. |
| Appendix G | Orientation and Mobility Services | Changes title to Physical Rehabilitation, Therapeutic Treatment and Durable Medical Equipment and updates text. |
| Appendix H | Physical Rehabilitation, Therapeutic Treatment and Durable Medical Equipment | Changes title to ILS Purchased Services Standards Areas of Emphasis and updates text. |
| Appendix I | Services for People Who Are Deafblind | Deletes appendix. |
| Appendix J | Vision Services | Deletes appendix. |
| Appendix K | ILS Purchased Services Standards Areas of Emphasis | Deletes appendix. |