Who is Eligible?
Income is not a factor in determining eligibility. ECI determines eligibility
for children under age 3 based on:
Developmental Delay – children who are delayed in one or more areas of
development
Atypical Development – children who may perform within their appropriate
age range on test instruments but whose patterns of development are different
from their peers.
Medically Diagnose Condition – children who have a medically diagnosed
condition with a high probability of developmental delay are automatically
eligible for ECI services.
What services does ECI offer?
Depending on the needs of the child services can include:
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Assistive Technology: Services & Devices
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Audiology
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Developmental Services
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Early Identification, Screening & Assessment
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Family Counseling
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Family Education
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Medical Services (diagnostic or evaluation services used to determine
eligibility)
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Nursing Services
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Nutrition Services
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Occupational Therapy
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Physical Therapy
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Psychological Services
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Service Coordination
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Social Work Services
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Speech-Language Therapy
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Vision Services
How Much Do Services Cost?
The following services are provided at no cost regardless of income:
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Evaluation/assessment
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Development of the Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP)
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Service coordination
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Translation and interpretation services, if needed
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Services for children with auditory and visual impairments who are eligible for
services from ECI and local school districts
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Services for children in foster care or in conservatorship of the state
Families with children enrolled in Medicaid or CHIP, or whose income is below
250% of the Federal Poverty Level, do not pay for any ECI services. Other
families pay a cost share determined by a sliding fee scale based on family
size and net income after allowable deductions.
Fees are determined on a sliding fee scale based on family size and income.
Provisions are in place to adjust income for unusual expenses so no child will
be denied services because of a family’s inability to pay.
Visit the state ECI website at:
www.dars.state.tx.us
ECI. . .an investment in babies today for a better Texas Tomorrow
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