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TEXAS COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Help at Home in Texas

Learn about Texas programs and options that may help with everyday tasks at home.

What help may be available?

Personal Assistance Services (PAS) help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, meals and household tasks. Programs such as CAS and STAR+PLUS may help eligible Texans receive this support.

Each program has eligibility requirements. Services and availability vary. Contact the program or your health plan to learn more.

Community Attendant Services (CAS)

CAS offers help with daily activities at home for people who meet program requirements.

CAS provides attendant services, not full medical insurance.

How to ask about CAS

Call Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC) at 888-241-1570.

Enter your ZIP code to reach your local community care office. Ask about Community Attendant Services.

STAR+PLUS

STAR+PLUS is a Texas Medicaid program for eligible adults who have disabilities or are age 65 or older. It may include help with daily activities at home.

Being 65 or older does not automatically qualify someone.

For STAR+PLUS members

Call the number on your health plan card. Ask for a service coordinator and talk about the help you need at home.

Primary Home Care (PHC)

PHC may provide help with personal care and daily tasks at home for people who meet program requirements.

Family Care

Family Care helps eligible adults with personal care and daily tasks at home. There may be an interest list before services become available.

Community First Choice (CFC)

CFC is a Medicaid benefit for people who meet its requirements. It may provide help with daily activities and support to learn or maintain everyday skills.

Ask your Medicaid health plan or service coordinator about CFC.

Consumer Directed Services (CDS)

CDS is an option for managing approved services—not a separate program. If available through your program, you or an approved representative can hire and manage your attendants.

Ask your service coordinator or case manager whether CDS is an option for you.

Find local program information

For PHC or Family Care, call HHSC at 888-241-1570. Enter your ZIP code to reach your local community care office.

For help finding the right local services, call an Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) at 855-937-2372.

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This information is provided as an educational resource for the community.

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