Aging and Disability Services Council Sharon Swift Butterworth ...

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TITLE 40 SOCIAL SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE
PART 1 DEPARTMENT OF AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES
CHAPTER 45 COMMUNITY LIVING ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT SERVICES
SUBCHAPTER A GENERAL PROVISIONS
RULE §45.103
Proposed action:
X Amendment
STATUTORY AUTHORITY
The amendment is proposed under Texas Government Code, §531.0055, which provides that the
HHSC executive commissioner shall adopt rules for the operation and provision of services by
the health and human services agencies, including DADS; Texas Human Resources Code,
§161.021, which provides that the Aging and Disability Services Council shall study and make
recommendations to the HHSC executive commissioner and the DADS commissioner regarding
rules governing the delivery of services to persons who are served or regulated by DADS; and
Texas Government Code, §531.021, which provides HHSC with the authority to administer
federal funds and plan and direct the Medicaid program in each agency that operates a portion of
the Medicaid program.
The amendment affects Texas Government Code, §531.0055 and §531.021, and Texas Human
Resources Code, §161.021.
§45.103. Definitions.
The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, have the following meanings, unless
the context clearly indicates otherwise:
(1) Actively involved--Significant, ongoing, and supportive involvement with an individual
by a person, as determined by the individual, based on the person's:
(A) interactions with the individual;
(B) availability to the individual for assistance or support when needed; and
(C) knowledge of, sensitivity to, and advocacy for the individual's needs, preferences,
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