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Information Letter No. 2026-01 Published: Telehealth Guidance for Community Living Assistance and Support Services (CLASS), Deaf Blind with Multiple Disabilities (DBMD), Home and Community-based Services (HCS), and Texas Home Living (TxHmL)
Texas Medicaid·TX·General
Effective date
Jan 14, 2026
We identified it
Jan 31, 2026
Summary
HHSC published new guidance for CLASS, DBMD, HCS, and TxHmL providers regarding telehealth services using videoconferencing or synchronous audio-visual technology. Providers must ensure staff delivering services via telehealth comply with additional requirements to protect patient rights, health, safety, and welfare.
Action Required
Review IL No. 2026-01 guidance if your practice provides services to CLASS, DBMD, HCS, or TxHmL program participants. Ensure telehealth policies and staff training include requirements for protecting patient rights, health, safety, and welfare when delivering services via videoconferencing or synchronous audio-visual technology.