Persons must be eligible for Texas' Regular State Plan Medicaid program in order to access Primary Home Care. To be eligible, seniors must be eligible for SSI. Approval for SSI benefits is automatic approval for Medicaid; a Medicaid benefit card is automatically sent when one is approved for SSI.

The Primary Home Care program is a nontechnical, medically related personal care service provided to adults whose health problems cause them to be functionally limited in performing activities of daily living, according to a statement of medical need. PHC provider agencies also provide Family Care services.

The cost of home health care in Texas is $24 per hour on average. According to Genworth's 2021 Cost of Care Survey, this is $3 cheaper than the U.S. average of $27 per hour, which can make Texas a good choice for seniors who'd like to receive care in their own homes.

The HCE Program provides financial assistance to caregivers to help them care for elderly individuals. All eligible applicants receive a basic subsidy, which is a standard $160 / month. This subsidy can be used for rent, housing, and medical services.