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Call 211 to get help or visit their website by clicking here.
Other DADS resources
3rd Edition of Texas Laws Relating to the Department of Aging and Disability Services
This reflects changes in law passed by the 81st Texas Legislature and covers such topics as Texas Department of aging and Disability Services organization as well as powers and duties of DADS.
Consumer Rights and Services
DADS has identified the Office of Consumer Rights and Services as its centralized source for the receipt of complaints by consumers, family members and the general public, as well as concerns and questions regarding the facilities/agencies regulated by DADS, the Mental Retardation Authorities and DADS' services, programs or staff. Click here to contact Consumer Rights and Services or call 1-800-458-9858
This site includes rules that have been recommended for proposal by the Aging and Disability Services Council and the DADS commissioner and were approved for publication in the Texas Register by the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission.
This site includes links to department handbooks.
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
HIPAA was passed by Congress in 1996. Most health plans, including Medicaid, and health care providers that are covered by the privacy rule had to start following it by April 14, 2003.
This site has references to the DADS federal funding sources from the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance.
Report abuse
DADS has identified the Office of Consumer Rights and Services as its centralized source for the receipt of complaints by consumers, family members and the general public, as well as concerns and questions regarding the facilities/agencies regulated by DADS, the Mental Retardation Authorities and DADS' services, programs or staff. Click here to contact Consumer Rights and Services or call 1-800-458-9858
Summary of the Older Americans Act
The Older Americans Act was originally signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson on July 14, 1965. In addition to creating the Administration on Aging, it authorized grants to states for community planning and services programs, as well as for research, demonstration and training projects in the field of aging.
This site includes links to state statutes as they pertain to DADS.
This site includes links to the Texas Administrative Code as it pertains to DADS.
Alberto N. v Hawkins Settlement
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission and DADS have settled a lawsuit that affects Texas Health Steps, Comprehensive Care Program-eligible children under 21 years of age. The terms of the settlement apply to Medicaid-funded nursing services, personal care services, and durable medical equipment and supplies. Please click here for more information about the Alberto N. Settlement in PDF format.
Updated: February 25, 2011