HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES WAIVER PROGRAM (HCS)
HCS Case Management Transition to MRA Service Coordination
Effective Date June 1, 2010
Comprehensive Information Page
As a result of a mandate in SB 1 Section 48 of the 81st Texas Legislature, the Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) is planning to transition the Case Management service in HCS to the Mental Retardation Authority (MRA), as Service Coordination. DADS is in the process of developing a new HCS Rule, a rule handbook, and other tools to assist HCS Providers and MRAs to make the transition successful.
The Heart of Texas Region MHMR Center is dedicated to working with DADS, the Private Provider Association of Texas, the Texas Council of Community MHMR Centers, local HCS providers, and the consumers and families of HCS participants in whatever ways necessary to assure openness in activities and communication. We plan to build productive working relationships with providers, and to nurture trusting relationships with consumers. We will make this transition as smooth as possible.
Within this page you will find actual documents to help with the transition, links to other sites where transition information exists, and links to FAQs about the transition. Most importantly, on this page you will find out specific activities the Heart of Texas Region MHMR Center is planning locally to work through this transition.
Carey Amthor
Division Director of DD Services
254-297-7210
Carey.amthor@hotrmhmr.org
Dustin Ward
HCS Service Coordination Supervisor
254-297-7258
dustin.ward@hotrmhmr.org
Important Links where you can find information about the HCS Case Management transition:
The Department of Aging and Disability Serviceswww.dads.state.tx.us/hcscmtransition
FAQs about the new rule and transition
www.dads.state.tx.us/providers/HCS then click on HCS FAQs
Private Provider Association of Texas
www.ppat100.com
Provider Alliance for Community Services of Texas
www.pacstx.org
Texas Council of Community MHMR Centers
www.txcouncil.com/
Specific documents currently available:
First Provider-MRA Meeting Power Point (Rev. 2/10)
Second Provider-MRA Meeting Power Point
Do you have questions not specifically answered here? Please click here to email Carey Amthor.
