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)CDSA--Consumer directed service agency. As defined in §41.103(9) of this title, an entity that contracts with DADS to provide financial management services to a CDS option participant.] (3) [(4)] Contractor--An entity that contracts with DADS to provide a service described in §68.101 of this chapter. (4) [(5)] DADS--The Department of Aging and Disability Services. (5) [(6)] DADS website--The website at www.dads.state.tx.us. (6) [(7)] 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.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed
the proposal and found it to be within the state agency's legal authority
to adopt.
Filed with the Office
of the Secretary of State on December 31, 2013
TRD-201306160 Kenneth L. Owens
General Counsel
Department of Aging and Disability Services
Earliest possible date of adoption: February 16, 2014
For further information, please call: (512) 438-4162
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