Texas Administrative Code
Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Chapter 357 - INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES
Subchapter E - CONSUMER RIGHTS
Section 357.503 - Complaint Process

Universal Citation: 26 TX Admin Code ยง 357.503

Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024

(a) Filing a complaint with DARS through the Health and Human Services Commission Office of Ombudsman.

(1) A consumer may file a complaint with DARS alleging that a requirement of independent living services was violated. A complaint may be filed directly with DARS without having been filed with the service provider.

(2) A complaint may be filed by:
(A) mail to DARS: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Office of the Ombudsman, MC H-700, P.O. Box 13247, Austin, Texas 78711-3247;

(B) phone: 1-877-787-8999 or Relay Texas for people with a hearing or speech disability: 7-1-1 or 1-800-735-2989;

(C) fax: 1-888-780-8099; or

(D) online: http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/ombudsman/contact.shtml

(3) More information regarding the complaint process may be obtained by calling the Office of the Ombudsman at 1-877-787-8999 or Relay Texas for people with a hearing or speech disability: 7-1-1 or 1-800-735-2989.

(b) Filing a complaint with the Client Assistance Program (CAP).

(1) The CAP is implemented by Disability Rights Texas (DRTx), a legal services organization whose mission is to protect the human, service, and legal rights of persons with disabilities in Texas.

(2) DRTx advocates are not employees of DARS. There are no fees for CAP services, which are provided by advocates and attorneys when necessary. Services are confidential.

(3) A consumer enrolled in independent living services or the consumer's representative may file a complaint with DRTx alleging that a requirement of independent living services was violated. The complaint need not be filed with the service provider.

(4) A complaint may be filed by:
(A) phone: 1-800-252-9108; or

(B) videophone: 1-866-362-2851.

(5) More information about the complaint process is available by calling DRTx at 1-800-252-9108 or videophone at 1-866-362-2851.

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