Definitions

Sec. 260B.0001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Commission" means the Health and Human Services Commission. (2) "Essential caregiver" means a family member, friend, guardian, or other individual selected by a resident, resident's guardian, or resident's legally authorized representative for in-person visits. (3) "Executive commissioner" means the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission. (4) "Facility" means: (A) a nursing facility licensed under Chapter 242; (B) an assisted living facility licensed under Chapter 247; or (C) an intermediate care facility for individuals with an intellectual disability licensed under Chapter 252. (5) "Program provider" means a person that provides services through the home and community-based services (HCS) waiver program in a residence. (6) "Residence" means a three-person or four-person residence, as defined by the home and community-based services (HCS) waiver program billing guidelines, that is leased or owned by a program provider. The term does not include a host home or companion care. (7) "Resident" means: (A) an individual, including a patient, who resides in a facility; or (B) an individual enrolled in the home and community-based services (HCS) waiver program who resides in a residence. Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 531 (S.B. 25), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2021.