Texas Administrative Code
Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Chapter 358 - CHILDREN'S AUTISM PROGRAM
Subchapter E - AUTISM PROGRAM RIGHTS
Section 358.509 - Complaint Process
Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024
(a) An individual or organization on behalf of a child enrolled in the HHSC Children's Autism Program may file a complaint with HHSC alleging that a requirement of the HHSC Children's Autism Program was violated. A complaint may be filed directly with HHSC without having been filed with the contractor.
(b) A complaint regarding the HHSC Children's Autism Program must be filed within 180 calendar days of the alleged violation. A complaint filed 180 calendar days after the alleged violation may be dismissed without further review by the HHSC Children's Autism Program.
(c) A complaint may be filed in any of the following ways:
(d) The complaint must contain the following information:
(e) HHSC staff:
(f) A complainant may appeal the determination of the complaint in writing. Such appeals must be submitted within 30 calendar days from the date of the written decision and will be addressed within 30 calendar days of receipt by HHSC. The appeal determination is final.
(g) More information regarding the complaint process may be obtained by calling the HHS Office of the Ombudsman at 1-877-787-8999.