(a) The purpose of this subchapter is to implement
the Home and Community-Based Services--Adult Mental Health (HCBS-AMH)
program, providing home and community-based services to individuals
with a serious mental illness who are eligible for or currently receiving
Medicaid in accordance with the Medicaid state plan and applicable
state legislative direction.
(b) The subchapter applies to:
(1) a person or entity contracting with HHSC to provide
HCBS-AMH services, as described in this subchapter;
(2) an entity having administrative responsibilities
under this program; and
(3) an individual applying for or enrolled in the HCBS-AMH
program.
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