(a) HHSC terminates an individual's TxHmL Program services and CFC services if any of the following situations exists:
  (1) the individual is admitted to one of the facilities listed in §262.505(a)(1) - (9) of this subchapter (relating to Suspension of TxHmL Program Services and CFC Services):
    (A) for more than 270 consecutive calendar days; and
    (B) HHSC has not extended the individual's suspension in accordance with §262.505(h) of this subchapter;
  (2) the service coordinator or program provider has factual information confirming the death of the individual;
  (3) the service coordinator or program provider receives a clear written statement signed by the individual or LAR that the individual no longer wants TxHmL Program services;
  (4) the individual's whereabouts are unknown, and the post office returns mail directed to the individual by the service coordinator or program provider without indicating a forwarding address; or
  (5) HHSC establishes that the individual has been accepted for Medicaid services by another state.
(b) If a service coordinator becomes aware that a situation described in subsection (a) of this section exists, the service coordinator must request that HHSC terminate the individual's services. To make this request, the service coordinator must complete HHSC Request for Termination of Services form and submit the form to HHSC.
(c) If HHSC receives a form from a service coordinator requesting that HHSC terminate the individual's services, HHSC sends written notice to the individual or LAR of the termination of TxHmL Program services and CFC services. The notice includes the individual's right to request a fair hearing in accordance with §262.601 of this chapter (relating to Fair Hearing).

Source Note: The provisions of this §262.508 adopted to be effective March 1, 2023, 48 TexReg 1055