Comenzar con Consumer Directed Services (CDS) puede sentirse abrumador — entre formularios, reglas y responsabilidades del empleador. Si el inglé...
Bilingual Support for Consumer Directed Services (CDS) in Texas
Starting Consumer Directed Services (CDS) can feel overwhelming — from forms and rules to employer responsibilities. If English is not your first...
How to Start Consumer Directed Services (CDS) in Texas
Q: How do I get started with CDS in Texas? A: The first step is to talk to your case manager or service coordinator about choosing the CDS option...
Can Family Members Be Paid Through CDS in Texas?
Q: Can I hire a family member as my attendant through CDS? A: In many cases, yes. Consumer Directed Services (CDS) in Texas gives individuals the...
How an FMSA Helps You Manage CDS in Texas
Q: What does a Financial Management Services Agency (FMSA) do? A: An FMSA supports individuals who choose Consumer Directed Services (CDS) by man...
What is Consumer Directed Services (CDS) in Texas?
Q: What is Consumer Directed Services (CDS)? A: Consumer Directed Services (CDS) is a Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) program t...
Finding the Right Attendant — A Texas Family’s Guide to Success
Hiring the right caregiver can feel overwhelming — but Consumer Directed Services (CDS) gives Texas families the freedom to choose who provides c...
Attracting & Retaining Attendants — How Higher Wages Through CDS Help Families
Finding and keeping quality attendants has become increasingly challenging in Texas. But with Consumer Directed Services (CDS) and the 2025 Medic...
2025 Medicaid Rate Increases — What They Mean for CDS Families
In 2025, Texas HHSC increased Medicaid attendant reimbursement rates, which is great news for families using Consumer Directed Services (CDS). Wi...
Texas Eliminates Rate Enhancement — Great News for Consumer Direction
Big changes are here for Texas families using home care services. The state has eliminated the rate enhancement program for traditional home heal...