Updated Texas Administrative Code (TAC) References in CDS Forms

Date: August 30, 2024
Attention: Consumer Directed Services (CDS) and financial management services agencies (FMSAs)
Effective date: September 1, 2024

Call to action: The purpose of this communication is to notify financial management services agencies (FMSAs) of the TAC rule transfer and updated TAC references in the following CDS forms and instructions, effective September 1,2024.

• Form 1586 Acknowledgement of Information Regarding Support Consultation Services in the Consumer Directed Services (CDS) Option
• Form 1720 Appointment of a Designated Representative
• Form 1735 Employer and Financial Management Services Agency Service Agreement
• Form 1736 Documentation of Employer Orientation by Financial Management Services Agency
• Instructions for Form 1740 Service Backup Plan
• Instructions for Form 1741 Corrective Action Plan

Background: As part of the transformation of the Health and Human Services (HHS) system, rule chapters are being relocated in the Texas Administrative Code (TAC). Effective September 1, 2024, rules in 40 TAC Social Services and Assistance, Part 1, Department of Aging and Disability Services, Chapter 41, Consumer Directed Services Option, are transferred to 26 TAC Health and Human Services, Part 1, Health and Human Services Commission, Chapter 264, Consumer Directed Services Option

Next step for Providers: FMSAs and CDS employers are advised to download forms directly from the CDS Handbook webpage to ensure the most updated version of the form is used.

If you have any questions, please email Provider Relations at: providerrelations@texaschildrens.org. 

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