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...
EVV Made Easy with Option 1: Why It’s the Smart Choice for CDS Employers in Texas
When managing Consumer Directed Services (CDS) in Texas with the help of an FMSA in Texas, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is cho...
Strengthening Families: How CDS in Texas Empowers Your Hiring & Training Choices
Building on our previous post, “What is Consumer‑Directed Services (CDS) in Texas?”, this article digs deeper into how the CDS model empowers fam...
Rate Increases for CDS in Texas Beginning Sept. 1, 2025: What to Expect
Rate Increases for CDS in Texas Beginning Sept. 1, 2025: What to Expect Starting September 1, 2025, the Texas Health & Human Services Commiss...
No Tax on Overtime: Big Win for CDS in Texas Attendants
Attendants working under Consumer Directed Services (CDS) in Texas are set to gain significantly from the new “No Tax on Overtime” provision, eff...
Adaptive Aids & MDCP: How Consumer Direction Supports Independence
For families using the Medically Dependent Children Program (MDCP), adaptive aids play a crucial role in promoting safety and independence. Throu...
Consumer Direction in Texas: A Model Other States Should Follow
Texas has become a leader in Consumer Directed Services thanks to thoughtful planning, strong agency partnerships, and a commitment to individual...
Why More Texans Are Switching to Consumer Direction for Home Care
Home care isn’t one-size-fits-all. More families are moving away from traditional home health agencies and choosing CDS in Texas — and the benefi...