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Primary Home Care

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC)

Primary Home Care (PHC) provides non-technical, non-skilled, in-home attendant services to people who have an approved medical need for assistance with personal care tasks. Services include escorting a person to medical appointments for diagnosis and/or treatment, home management to help with housekeeping activities that support the person's health and safety, and personal care related to the care of the person's physical health.

How to start

To apply for services, contact your local HHS office or call 855-937-2372.

Counties served
Harris, Montgomery, Fort Bend, Galveston, Brazoria, Liberty
Payers listed by the source
Medicaid (STAR+PLUS)

Source-checked Oct 23, 2026

Availability not confirmed

Contact the organization to confirm current availability and eligibility.

Source: Disability Rights Texas — Texas Home and Community-Based Supports and Services handout (Primary Home Care section) · 2026

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