26 TAC § 711.7. What does APS not investigate under this chapter?

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Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 711 INVESTIGATIONS OF INDIVIDUALS RECEIVING SERVICES FROM CERTAIN PROVIDERS › 26 TAC § 711.7

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APS does not investigate:

(1) if another branch of HHSC or another state agency is responsible under state law for the investigation;

(2) general complaints such as:

(A) rights violations;

(B) daily administrative operations;

(3) operational issues related to the business of managed care or consumer directed services;

(4) if the allegation involves only the clinical practice of a licensed professional;

(5) theft, as defined in Chapter 31 of the Texas Penal Code;

(6) allegations of exploitation less than $25.00; or

(7) loans made by an individual receiving services to a provider.

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