Who is eligible for HCBS-AMH?

What is the HCBS-AMH Program

HCBS-AMH stands for Home and Community-Based Services - Adult Mental Health. This program is operated by the Texas Department of Health and Human Services to provide support for people who have a history of serious behavioral and mental health issues. Checkout our last week’s post for more background information on HCBS-AMH.

HCBS-AMH Eligibility Requirements

• Diagnosis of serious mental illness

• Age 18 or older

• Income below 150 percent of the federal poverty level

• Able to live in a community with program services

• Actively receiving Medicaid or are Medicaid-eligible if discharged from a state hospital

Eligibility Groups

Long-term psychiatric hospitalization

Three or more cumulative or consecutive years spent in an inpatient psychiatric hospital during the five years before the referral.

Jail diversion

Four arrests and two psychiatric crises during the three years before the referral.

Emergency room diversion

15 or more emergency room visits for any reason and two psychiatric crises during the three years before the referral.

Learn More

Please contact Amber Lantern is you have any questions or would like to enroll in the program.