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Information on how the CDS program is implemented in Texas.

Information for Consumer Directed Services (CDS) providers in Texas.

Information about how the CDS program works in Texas.

Information about how to become a CDS provider in Texas.

The Service Responsibility Option is an additional option of consumer direction. SRO lets consumers select, train and manage most of the day-to-day activities of their attendants, such as when they work and how they perform their duties. The provider agency of the participant's choosing remains the employer of record and handles all of the personnel and business details

CDS Program Handbooks and Forms

Consumer Directed Services (CDS) Webinar recordings and presentation documents.

Training resources for CDS providers.

A list of CDS training presentations.

QMP helps detect conditions in Texas nursing homes that could be detrimental to the health, safety and welfare of residents. It is, not a regulatory program, and quality monitors, do not cite deficient practices, .

HHSC is hosting Electronic Visit Verification policy training webinars for program providers, financial management services agencies and Consumer Directed Services employers to complete the EVV policy training requirement.

Medicaid and CHIP Services (MCS) is hosting monthly meetings for Providers and Financial Management Services Agencies (FMSAs), who use the Long-term Care (LTC) Online Portal for the Home and Community-based Services (HCS) and Texas Home Living (TxHmL) waiver programs.

A recording of the May 10 TMHP LTC Town Hall for HCS/TxHmL Providers and FMSAs webinar is available for those who could not attend.

Medicaid and CHIP Services (MCS) is hosting monthly meetings for Providers and Financial Management Services Agencies (FMSAs), who use the Long-term Care (LTC) Online Portal for the Home and Community-based Services (HCS) and Texas Home Living (TxHmL) waiver programs.