HHSC Publishes Guidance for FMSAs and CDS Employers for COVID-19 (IL 2021-34)

Texas Health and Human Services Commission sent this bulletin at 07/30/2021 08:00 AM CDT / Este e-mail ha sido enviado por Texas Health and Human Services Commission el 07/30/2021 08:00 AM CDT
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HHSC Publishes Guidance for FMSAs and CDS Employers for COVID-19 (IL 2021-34)

HHSC has published an updated timeline for the suspension of in-person CDS employer orientations. The purpose of this information letter is to provide guidance regarding COVID-19 for FMSAs, CDS employers and Designated Representatives (DRs).

FMSAs, CDS employers and DRs are required to comply with state and federal laws, rules, regulations and letters regarding their Medicaid services. Due to the escalating situation of COVID-19, HHSC allows FMSAs to suspend face to face CDS employer orientations and reminds CDS employers and DRs that a service backup plan is required and should be in place.

More information can be found in IL 2021-34 Guidance for FMSAs and Consumer Directed Services (CDS) Employers for COVID-19. FMSAs are required to share the information contained in this letter with CDS employers and DRs. CDS Employer Orientations suspension is extended through August 31,2021.

Email questions to CDS@hhsc.state.tx.us