The purpose of the amendment is to update the rate methodology and payment rates for Personal Care Services (PCS) in support of increasing the base wage for certain personal attendants under Medicaid and other programs administered by HHSC to $10.60 per hour, in accordance with the 2024-25 General appropriations Act, House Bill 1, 88th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2023 (Article II, HHSC, Rider 30(a)).
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