Being a CDS employer gives you more choice and control, but it can also bring questions. The best resources combine accurate policy information with practical support from people who understand daily life in the CDS Program in Texas.
Start with official Texas HHSC resources. The Consumer Directed Services webpage, CDS forms and EVV training materials provide the most reliable answers about program rules. Your service coordinator or case manager can answer questions about authorizations and covered services, while your FMSA in Texas should guide you through hiring paperwork, payroll, timesheets, budgets and employer responsibilities.
Peer support can be valuable too. Texas Parent to Parent, Navigate Life Texas and Disability Rights Texas offer education and connections for people with disabilities and their families. Facebook groups for Texas CDS employers, waiver families, paid family caregivers or a specific Medicaid program can be helpful places to exchange ideas. Remember that group advice may reflect one person’s situation; verify policy or payroll answers with your FMSA before acting.
At EAK, you do not have to sort through every question alone. Our dedicated staff can help identify the right resource, explain the next step and stay with the issue until there is a workable solution.
