Bill > HB1719

This bill modifies the Community Living Assistance and Support Services (CLASS) Medicaid waiver program by allowing personal assistance services to be provided to recipients at any time during a 24-hour period, to the extent permitted by federal law. The CLASS waiver is a Medicaid program that provides support services for people with disabilities, and this bill aims to increase flexibility in when personal assistance services can be delivered. The bill will take effect on September 1, 2025, and includes a provision that if any federal agency waiver or authorization is required for implementation, the state agency can request such waiver and delay implementation until it is granted. This change could potentially help individuals with disabilities receive more comprehensive and adaptable personal care support throughout the day and night, addressing potential gaps in current service delivery schedules.

Health and Social Services

https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB1719