Section 363.601 - Purpose(a) The purpose of this subchapter is to define the personal care services (PCS) benefit that is available through the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT)-Comprehensive Care Program, which in Texas is known as the Texas Health Steps-Comprehensive Care Program.(b) PCS may be provided to individuals who are under 21 years of age and eligible for EPSDT through the medical assistance program. (c) PCS are authorized for recipients who require assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), or health maintenance activities (HMAs) because of a physical, cognitive or behavioral limitation that is related to the recipient's disability or chronic health condition.1 Tex. Admin. Code § 363.601
The provisions of this §363.601 adopted to be effective September 1, 2007, 32 TexReg 5355; Amended to be effective September 1, 2014, 39 TexReg 5890