HHSC Accepting Applications for Consumer Direction Workgroup

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is accepting applications for appointment to the Consumer Direction Workgroup. The workgroup assists health and human services agencies in developing, implementing, and administering the Consumer Directed Services (CDS) and Service Responsibility Option (SRO) programs for managing long-term services and supports.

The majority of Consumer Direction Workgroup members represent three main stakeholder groups:

• Consumer/Family members: People with disabilities or elderly persons who currently use or could use consumer-directed services—OR their family members.
• Advocates: People who advocate for people with disabilities and/or elderly persons who use or could use consumer-directed services.
• Providers: People who provide consumer-directed services to people with disabilities or elderly persons.

For more information, see the invitation letter and application form.

Note: The form is made to be filled out on a computer, but you can fill it out in writing. Choose the way that works best for you:

• 1. If you have Adobe Reader, you can type your information on your computer and send it using the Submit Form button. If you don’t have Adobe Reader, you can download it for free.
• 2. Save the form (on the File menu, click Save As) and fill it out on your computer. You can send it by e-mail OR print and send it by fax or mail.
• 3. Print the form and fill it out in writing. Send it by fax or mail.

Send your completed application by mail, fax, or e-mail to:

Consumer Direction Workgroup
Kay Beneke
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
PO Box 85200, MC H-370
Austin, TX 787508-5200
Fax: 1-512-491-1953
E-mail: Kaye.Beneke@hhsc.state.tx.us