Deaf Blind with Multiple Disabilities (DBMD)

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What is DBMD?

The DBMD program provides home and community-based services to people who are deaf-blind with multiple disabilities as a cost-effective alternative to institutional placement. The program focuses on increasing opportunities for consumers to communicate and interact with their environment.

Provider Communications

Read news, information letters (ILs) and provider letters (PLs).

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Contact Program Staff

  • Provider/policy information: DBMDPolicy@hhs.texas.gov
  • Contracting information: 512-438-3550
  • DBMD Interest List information: 1-877-438-5658
  • Eligibility, enrollment, ID/RC, transfer, suspension, termination, renewal, and revision information: 512-438-4896
  • MDCP/DBMD Escalation Helpline: 844-999-9543

Statutes and Rules

State

Federal

Other Rules and Statutes

Communications

Information & Provider Letters

Case-sensitive. Use commas to separate multiple entries.
Note: These files are in PDF format unless otherwise noted.
Number Title/Notes Date Published
IL 2023-25 Critical Incident Management Reporting System (CIMS) Provider Interface Project Status
IL 2023-22 Employment First Uniform Assessment Tool
IL 2023-21 Preparing for the Upcoming Fiscal Year 2023 Fee-for-Service Claims Billing Closeout
IL 2023-18 ARPA and HCBS Provider Retention Payments Attestation and Reporting Requirements

Note: Replaces IL 2022-52

IL 2023-19 Critical Incident Management Reporting System (CIMS) Incident Report Status
IL 2023-17 2022 Cost Surveys due for FMSA Providers
IL 2023-16 Termination of Waiver Services Due to Denial of Medicaid Eligibility
IL 2023-11 COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) Ending May 11, 2023
IL 2023-07 Implementation of Individualized Skills and Socialization
IL 2023-04 Individual Plan of Care (IPC) Updates to Add Individualized Skills and Socialization