Individualized Skills and Socialization

The Individualized Skills and Socialization Provider page is an online source of information for providers of Individualized Skills and Socialization. This page allows providers to:

• Complete trainings on the Individualized Skills and Socialization service;
• Review Provider Letters and Information Letters along with other releases related to Individualized Skills Socialization, and
• Find links to rules and other services related to Individualized Skills and Socialization.

Texas DAHS Directory with Individualized Skills and Socialization Providers

Directories of DAHS facilities, including those that provide DAHS with Individualized Skills and Socialization and DAHS Individualized Skills and Socialization Only can be found at Day Activity and Health Services (DAHS).

Provider Training

Individualized Skills and Socialization Provider applicants are required to complete HHSC Individualized Skills and Socialization Provider Training as well as training on the use of the TULIP application.

Prelicensure Training for Individualized Skills and Socialization Providers    
This training was designed for providers who wishes to offer individualized skills and socialization services. Prior to surveys, an entity must make an application for a Day Activity and Health Services (DAHS) license. You will learn information about the requirements to obtain a license.

Preparing for a Survey    
This training was designed to assist Individualized Skills and Socialization Providers prepare for a survey. In this course, you will review the survey process and identify the licensure rules.

TULIP Navigation and Application for Individualized Skills and Socialization Providers    
This training was designed to assist Individual Skills and Socialization Providers in completing the TULIP Licensure Application. In this course, you will review the steps required to create an account in TULIP and apply for a provider license.

Provider Webinars

• January 2022 – This webinar provides an introduction and overview to Individualized Skills and Socialization.
  • Individualized Skills and Socialization Services Webinar
  • Individualized Skills and Socialization Services Webinar (PDF)
• July 2022 – This webinar covers the service description, ratio requirements, and licensing information based on HHSC's draft individualized skills and socialization rules.
  • Individualized Skills and Socialization Services Webinar
  • Individualized Skills and Socialization Services Webinar (PDF)
• November 2022 – This webinar goes over the provider responsibilities, survey process, and TULIP application for Individualized Skills and Socialization providers.
  • Individualized Skills and Socialization Services Webinar
  • Individualized Skills and Socialization Services Webinar (PDF)

IDD and PI Quarterly Webinars

• July 19, 2023, IDD and PI Quarterly Webinar (PDF)
  • July 19, 2023, IDD and PI Quarterly Webinar Recording
• October 31, 2023, IDD and PI Quarterly Webinar (PDF)
  • October 31, 2023, IDD and PI Quarterly Webinar Recording
• January 31, 2024, IDD and PI Quarterly Webinar (PDF)
  • January 31, 2024, IDD and PI Quarterly Webinar Recording

Rules

• Texas Administrative Code, Title 26, Part 1, Chapter 559, Subchapter H: Individualized Skills and Socialization Provider Requirements
• Texas Administrative Code, Title 26, Part 1, Chapter 260: Deaf Blind with Multiple Disabilities (DBMD) Program and Community First Choice (CFC), Subchapter I
• Texas Administrative Code, Title 26, Part 1, Chapter 262: Texas Home Living (TxHmL) Program and Community First Choice (CFC), Subchapter J
• Texas Administrative Code, Title 26, Part 1, Chapter 263: Home and Community-based Services (HCS) Program and Community First Choice (CFC), Subchapter L

Regulatory Comment Card Survey

Please take a short survey about the recent visit to your facility by Texas Health and Human Services Long-Term Care Regulatory.

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