Texas Administrative Code
Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Chapter 264 - CONSUMER DIRECTED SERVICES OPTION
Subchapter C - ENROLLMENT AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGENCIES (FMSAS)
Section 264.327 - Verification of Applicants for Employees, Contractors, and Vendors
Current through Reg. 50, No. 13; March 28, 2025
(a) For each applicant for delivery of services through the CDS option as an employee, contractor, or vendor, the FMSA must:
(b) The FMSA must review documentation provided by the employer, DR, applicant, or service provider, to determine if the applicant or service provider meets eligibility, licensure, certification or training requirements of the individual's program and government regulations to deliver an intended service and that the planned service meets those requirements.
(c) Before services can be delivered, the FMSA must review Form 1724, New Service Provider Packet Cover Sheet, and any required supporting documentation provided by the employer, DR, or service provider and notify the employer, within two working days, to withdraw an offer of employment if the service provider is not eligible for employment based on results of reviewing the US Citizenship and Immigration Services, Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification or regulations of any government agency.
(d) Before services can be delivered, the FMSA must verify an employee's or a contractor's social security number with the Social Security Administration.
(e) The FMSA must not pay for services delivered if the FMSA has not provided written notice to the employer or DR of the service provider's eligibility even if the service provider is determined later by the FMSA to be eligible.
(f) The FMSA must pay, but not claim reimbursement through DADS, for services delivered if the FMSA notified the employer or DR in error that the applicant was eligible.
(g) If an applicant has previously been terminated by the employer or DR, the employer or DR and the FMSA must complete the eligibility process as a new applicant.