The Youth Empowerment Services (YES) Waiver has requested an amendment to our existing 1915(c) Waiver. To meet the public notice requirement, YES services is posting the amendment where it is accessible to community stakeholders, including current waiver participants.

The amendment is posted, as follows: https://hhs.texas.gov/services/mental-health-substance-use/childrens-mental-health/yes-waiver

The amendment is titled YES Amendment 9 DRAFT. A paper copy of the amendment available upon request.

The YES (Youth Empowerment Services) Waiver is a Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services Waiver that allows for more flexibility in the funding of intensive community-based services to assist children and adolescents with severe emotional disturbances to live in the community with their families. TPC staff work with families to provide supports for youth, such as adaptive aids, minor home modifications, family support, specialized therapies, respite and transitional support.

To learn more, call 844.207.7630 Toll Free
https://hhs.texas.gov/services/mental-health-substance-use/childrens-mental-health/yes-waiver