Q: Can I hire a family member as my attendant through CDS? A: In many cases, yes. Consumer Directed Services (CDS) in Texas gives individuals the...
How an FMSA Helps You Manage CDS in Texas
Q: What does a Financial Management Services Agency (FMSA) do? A: An FMSA supports individuals who choose Consumer Directed Services (CDS) by man...
What is Consumer Directed Services (CDS) in Texas?
Q: What is Consumer Directed Services (CDS)? A: Consumer Directed Services (CDS) is a Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) program t...
Finding the Right Attendant — A Texas Family’s Guide to Success
Hiring the right caregiver can feel overwhelming — but Consumer Directed Services (CDS) gives Texas families the freedom to choose who provides c...
Attracting & Retaining Attendants — How Higher Wages Through CDS Help Families
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...