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Local Authority
Local authorities (LAs) serve as the point of entry for publicly funded intellectual and developmental disability (IDD) programs, whether the program is provided by a public or private entity. They:
- provide or contract to provide an array of services and supports for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities;
- are responsible for enrolling eligible individuals into the following Medicaid programs:
- are responsible for Permanency Planning for consumers under 22 years of age who live in an ICF/IID, nursing facility or a residential setting of the HCS Program. | Read more
Communications
The following LA E-Broadcast Messages and FYI messages contain procedures, policy direction and information from the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS). It is not a complete listing of all LA E-Broadcast and FYI messages.
LA E-Broadcast Messages
| Number |
Title |
Date |
| LA0791 PDF |
Medicaid Application Process for TxHmL and HCS Pre-Enrollment and After Enrollment |
10/22/2012 |
| LA0758 PDF |
Revised Protocol and Process for Requesting an HCS Diversion Slot |
06/04/2012 |
| LA0746 PDF |
TxHmL and HCS Financial Eligibility Information |
04/20/2012 |
| LA0716 PDF |
Resolving Medicaid Issues for Enrollment |
12/21/2011 |
| LA0715 PDF |
Employment Assistance Service to HCS Consumers |
12/20/2011 |
| LAFYI0115 PDF |
Person-Centered Planning Videos Available |
11/04/2011 |
| LA0699 PDF |
Instructions for LA regarding MFPD Enrollment |
10/31/2011 |
| MRA0634 PDF |
Revisions to AN-1-A Form |
06/23/2011 |
| MRA0547 PDF |
Community Placement from an SSLC |
08/02/2010 |
| FYI0063 PDF |
Directory of Community Resources |
07/22/2009 |
| MRA0382A PDF |
Modified Procedures for TxHmL Discharge to HCS |
01/14/2009 |
| MRA0305 PDF |
Procedures for TxHmL Enrollment of Individuals in Certain Medicaid Managed Programs |
03/26/2008 |
Information Letters (IL)
| Number |
Title |
Date |
|
IL 2013-12
PDF
|
Single Service Authorization System Implementation
|
02/26/2013 |
|
IL 2013-07
PDF
|
Pre-Admission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) Process Changing
|
02/11/2013 |
|
IL 2012-86
PDF
|
Handling of Sensitive Personal Information and Breach Notification
|
11/27/2012 |
|
IL 2012-83
PDF
|
Changes to the Medicaid Eligibility Service Authorization Verification (MESAV) Effective November 2, 2012
|
10/29/2012 |
|
IL 2012-77
PDF
|
Expedited Home and Community-based Service Program Enrollment Process for Individuals Transitioning from a State Supported Living Center
|
09/11/2012 |
All information letters addressed to Local Authorities
News & Alerts
Explanation of services and supports
Community Living Options Information Process (CLOIP)
- Community Living Options Information Process Instrument — LA staff use this form to document a summary of the Community Living Options Information Process.
- Community Living Options Information Process procedures — This document outlines how LAs are to use the CLOIP instrument.
- Making Informed Choices: Community Living Options Information Process — LA staff can use this document to help explain options in the community to residents of state supported living centers. PDF in English | PDF in Spanish
- Making Informed Choices: Community Living Options Information Process for Legally Authorized Representatives of Residents in State Supported Living Centers — LA staff can use to help explain options in the community to legally authorized representatives of state supported living center residents. PDF in English | PDF in Spanish
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April 19, 2013
