The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) released two information letters:
- Clarification of the Case Manager’s Role when Individuals Receiving Waiver Services are Admitted for Inpatient Psychiatric Treatment
In a letter to Deaf Blind with Multiple Disabilities, Providers, Community Living Assistance and Support Services Providers, Case Management Agencies, and Direct Service Agencies, DADS clarified its expectations regarding case management responsibilities when an individual receiving waiver services is admitted to a state hospital or other mental health facility for behavior or psychiatric stabilization. Download the letter for details.
- Consumer Directed Services Agencies (CDSA) Billing Training
DADS informed CDSAs that it will host a mandatory two-day billing training for all CDSAs with DADS contracts. Training dates:
Location: 701 w. 51st Street (Winters Building), corner of 51st Street and Lamar
Public Hearing Room, First floor (you will need to show ID)
When: May 18, 2009 10:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m.
May 19, 2009 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
A registration form is attached to the letter, which you may download here. The deadline for registration is April 30, 2009.
