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Form 8493 Notification Regarding a Death in Home and Community-Based Services (Hcs), Texas Home Living (Txhml) and Deaf Blind With Multiple Disabilities (Dbmd) Programs - Texas
What Is Form 8493?
This is a legal form that was released by the Texas Health and Human Services - a government authority operating within Texas. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.
FAQ
Q: What is Form 8493?
A: Form 8493 is a notification regarding a death in Home and Community-Based Services (HCS), Texas Home Living (TxHmL), and Deaf Blind with Multiple Disabilities (DBMD) programs in Texas.
Q: What is Home and Community-Based Services (HCS)?
A: Home and Community-Based Services (HCS) is a program in Texas that provides services and supports to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who prefer to live in a community setting rather than in an institutional setting.
Q: What is Texas Home Living (TxHmL) program?
A: Texas Home Living (TxHmL) is a program in Texas that provides supports and services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who live in their family homes or other community settings.
Q: What is Deaf Blind with Multiple Disabilities (DBMD) program?
A: Deaf Blind with Multiple Disabilities (DBMD) is a program in Texas that provides specialized supports and services to individuals who are deaf, blind, or have both deafness and blindness, along with other disabilities.
Q: What is Form 8493 used for?
A: Form 8493 is used to notify the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) about the death of an individual who was receiving services through the HCS, TxHmL, or DBMD programs.
Q: Who needs to fill out Form 8493?
A: Form 8493 needs to be completed by the provider agency for Home and Community-Based Services (HCS), Texas Home Living (TxHmL), or Deaf Blind with Multiple Disabilities (DBMD) programs when a participant in the program passes away.
Q: How should Form 8493 be submitted?
A: Form 8493 should be submitted electronically to the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) using the appropriate email address provided on the form.
Q: Are there any other requirements when reporting a death in the HCS, TxHmL, or DBMD programs?
A: Yes, in addition to completing Form 8493, the provider agency must also send a copy of the death certificate and any necessary documentation related to the death.
Q: Is there a deadline for submitting Form 8493?
A: Yes, Form 8493 should be submitted within seven calendar days from the date of the participant's death.
Form Details:
- Released on May 1, 2020;
- The latest edition provided by the Texas Health and Human Services;
- Easy to use and ready to print;
- Quick to customize;
- Compatible with most PDF-viewing applications;
- Fill out the form in our online filing application.
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