Aging and Disability Services Council Sharon Swift Butterworth ...

(8) Business day--A day when DADS state office is open.
(9) Case management--A service that assists an individual in the following:
(A) assessing the individual's needs;
(B) enrolling into the CLASS Program;
(C) developing the individual's IPC;
(D) coordinating the provision of CLASS Program services;
(E) monitoring the effectiveness of the CLASS Program services and the individual's
progress toward achieving the outcomes identified for the individual;
(F) revising the individual's IPC, as appropriate;
(G) accessing non-CLASS Program services;
(H) resolving a crisis that occurs regarding the individual; and
(I) advocating for the individual's needs.
(10) Catchment area--As determined by DADS, a geographic area composed of multiple
Texas counties.
(11) CDS option--Consumer directed services option. A service delivery option as defined in
§41.103 of this title (relating to Definitions) in which an individual or LAR employs and retains
service providers and directs the delivery of program services.
(12) CDSA--Consumer directed service agency. An entity, as defined in §41.103 of this title
that provides financial management services.
(13) CMA--Case management agency. A program provider that contracts with DADS to
provide case management.
(14) CLASS Program--The Community Living Assistance and Support Services Program.
(15) CMS--The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. CMS is the agency within the
United States Department of Health and Human Services that administers Medicare and
Medicaid programs.
(16) Competitive employment--Employment that pays an individual at or above the greater
of:
(A) the applicable minimum wage; or
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