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TITLE 40SOCIAL SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE
PART 1DEPARTMENT OF AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES
CHAPTER 68ELECTRONIC VISIT VERIFICATION (EVV) SYSTEM
RULE §68.102Definitions
Repealed Date:12/23/2020
Historical Texas Register

The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

  (1) CDS option--Consumer directed services option. As defined in §41.103(8) of this title (relating to Definitions), a service delivery option in which a CDS option participant or legally authorized representative employs and retains a service provider and directs the delivery of a program service, including a service described in §68.101 of this chapter (relating to Application).

  (2) CDS option participant--A person who receives a service described in §68.101 of this chapter using the CDS option.

  (3) Contractor--An entity that contracts with DADS to provide a service described in §68.101 of this chapter.

  (4) DADS--The Department of Aging and Disability Services.

  (5) DADS website--The website at www.dads.state.tx.us.

  (6) EVV system--Electronic visit verification system. An electronic visit verification system that:

    (A) allows a service provider to electronically document:

      (i) the service recipient's identity;

      (ii) the service provider's identity;

      (iii) the date and time the service provider begins and ends the delivery of services;

      (iv) the location of service delivery; and

      (v) tasks performed by the service provider; and

    (B) meets other guidelines described on the DADS website.

  (7) FMSA--Financial management services agency. As defined in §41.103(19) of this title, an entity that contracts with DADS to provide financial management services.

  (8) Service provider--A person who provides a service described in §68.101 of this chapter and who is employed or contracted by:

    (A) a contractor; or

    (B) a CDS option participant.


Source Note: The provisions of this §68.102 adopted to be effective January 1, 2011, 35 TexReg 11711; amended to be effective May 25, 2014, 39 TexReg 3713

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