Texas Administrative Code
Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Chapter 264 - CONSUMER DIRECTED SERVICES OPTION
Subchapter A - INTRODUCTION
Section 264.107 - Overview of the CDS Option

Universal Citation: 26 TX Admin Code § 264.107

Current through Reg. 50, No. 13; March 28, 2025

(a) An individual or LAR may elect the CDS option if:

(1) the individual's program offers the CDS option;

(2) one or more program services in the individual's authorized service plan are available for delivery through the CDS option;

(3) the individual or LAR agrees to perform, or to appoint a DR to perform, the employer responsibilities required for participation in the CDS option;

(4) the individual or LAR selects a CDSA to provide FMS; and

(5) the individual or LAR has developed and received approval from the service planning team for each required service back-up plan.

(b) If an individual or LAR elects to participate in the CDS option, the individual or LAR:

(1) selects a CDSA to provide FMS;

(2) with the assistance of the CDSA, budgets funds allocated in the individual's service plan for delivery through the CDS option; and

(3) recruits, screens, hires, trains, manages, and terminates service providers.

(c) An individual or LAR, as the employer, may appoint in writing a willing adult as the DR to assist in performing employer responsibilities.

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