Services Provided
Texas Quality One Medical Services provides personal assistance services for our clients. Personal Assistance Services (PAS), Primary Home Care (PHC), and Community Attendant Services (CAS) are all Texas non-medical care options designed to help individuals live safely at home by assisting with everyday tasks like bathing, dressing, meal preparation, and light housekeeping. While the daily assistance provided across these programs is largely identical, the differences are in the program structure, funding sources, and specific Medicaid eligibility guidelines.
Primary Services
| Feature | Personal Assistance Services (PAS) | Primary Home Care (PHC) | Community Attendant Services (CAS) | Private Pay / Private Duty Personal Care |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Category | Umbrella licensing category in Texas | Specific State Plan Medicaid entitlement program | Specific State Plan Medicaid entitlement program | Service delivery model within the PAS licensing framework |
| Target Audience | All individuals needing non-skilled care (broadest definition) | Low-income individuals eligible for Traditional/STAR+PLUS Medicaid | Low-income individuals who exceed standard Medicaid income limits | Individuals or families paying out-of-pocket or utilizing Long-Term Care Insurance |
| Financial Eligibility | Dependent on specific program or funding stream | Meets Texas STAR+PLUS or Traditional Medicaid income/resource limits | Income up to 300% of the SSI Federal Benefit Rate | None; based entirely on client's ability to pay directly or insurance coverage |
| Medical Need Criteria | Based on functional needs (ADLs/IADLs) | Requires a documented medical condition affecting functional ability | Requires a documented medical condition affecting functional ability | No state/Medicaid medical qualification required; based on client choice/need |
| Practitioner Statement (Form 3052) | Dependent on coverage source | Required (signed by a Texas licensed physician/practitioner) | Required (signed by a Texas licensed physician/practitioner) | Not required (agency conducts internal client assessment and service plan) |
| Service Limits & Authorization | Set by specific program or contract | Capped by HHSC functional assessment score / service plan | Capped by HHSC functional assessment score / service plan | Flexible; client determines total hours, schedule, and caregiver match |
PAS serves as the overarching licensing category in Texas for non-skilled personal care, encompassing private-pay clients, long-term care insurance, and various Medicaid waiver programs. PHC and CAS, however are specific Medicaid entitlement programs that both require a physician-signed statement of medical need. PHC is tailored for individuals who already hold full Medicaid coverage, whereas CAS is income based, allowing some individuals who exceed standard Medicaid income limits to qualify for the same essential attendant care.
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(713)784-5255
2646 South Loop West
Suite 250
Houston, Texas 77054
