TX HHS Form 1582. Consumer Directed Services Responsibilities

The TX HHS Form 1582, Consumer Directed Services Responsibilities, is a crucial document issued by the Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) agency. This form outlines the responsibilities of both the CDS employer and case manager/service coordinator in the Consumer Directed Services (CDS) option.

As a CDS employer, you are responsible for recruiting, hiring, training, managing, and terminating employees and other service providers. You must also submit required information to verify potential employees' eligibility, set wages and benefits within allocated funds, evaluate job performance, and resolve employee concerns. Additionally, you will need to maintain personnel files, develop backup service plans, and ensure the protection of the individual receiving services.

Your case manager or service coordinator plays a vital role in informing you about the CDS option and reviewing your self-assessment tool to determine if this option is right for you. They are responsible for assessing your service level needs, coordinating the development of your service plan, presenting available providers, educating you on your rights and resources, revising your plan as needed, and monitoring your satisfaction with services provided.