The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has issued a new provider letter (PL 2022-30) regarding adopted rules for temporary licenses related to changes of ownership (CHOWs) in long-term care facilities. The amended rules authorize HHSC to issue a temporary CHOW license to the new owner of a facility and complete a health inspection while the new owner holds the temporary license. Prospective owners must submit a complete CHOW application through the Texas Unified Licensure Information Portal (TULIP) at least 30 days prior to the effective date of the CHOW. The temporary license will expire either 90 days from the effective date or when HHSC issues a standard three-year license. The current license holder's license becomes invalid as of the effective date of the CHOW. HHSC will conduct an on-site health inspection after issuing a temporary CHOW license, and if the provider passes the inspection, a three-year license will be issued.

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