(a) A nursing facility must request authorization from HHSC to provide a nursing facility specialized service to a designated resident if the service is agreed to by the designated resident's IDT in accordance with §19.2704 of this subchapter (relating to Nursing Facility Responsibilities Related to PASRR) or the designated resident's SPT in accordance with §17.502(2) of this title (relating to Service Planning Team (SPT) Responsibilities for a Designated Resident).
(b) Before providing a nursing facility specialized service, a nursing facility must request and receive authorization from HHSC through the LTC Online Portal to provide the service.

Source Note: The provisions of this §554.2750 adopted to be effective September 10, 2017, 42 TexReg 4468; transferred effective January 15, 2021, as published in the Texas Register December 11, 2020, 45 TexReg 8871