Texas Administrative Code
Title 1 - ADMINISTRATION
Part 15 - TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Chapter 395 - CIVIL RIGHTS
Subchapter D - COMPLIANCE MONITORING
Section 395.32 - Contractor Compliance
Universal Citation: 1 TX Admin Code ยง 395.32
Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024
(a) HHS agencies must not participate in a contract or other arrangement for the provision of services and benefits that has the effect of subjecting applicants or participants to discrimination.
(1) HHS
agencies must include a requirement in each contract or other arrangement that
the contractor or other provider of services and benefits must provide services
and benefits without discrimination.
(2) If required by federal or state law,
regulation, or policy, HHS agencies must obtain a written assurance from each
service delivery contractor or other provider that the contractor or provider
must comply with all applicable civil rights laws and regulations.
(3) HHS agencies must instruct employees and
contract staff who regularly visit contracted service facilities and have
contact with families of applicants and participants to notify the HHSC Civil
Rights Office (CRO) of any suspected discriminatory act, or any discrepancies
in the intake, processing, and treatment of applicants and participants that
appear to be based on a protected class.
(b) The HHSC CRO may conduct periodic compliance reviews of contractors and other providers of services or benefits not directly provided by HHSC or an HHS agency.
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