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 choosing how EVV responsibilities are handled on your Form 1722. While there are three valid options, many families find Option 1 to be the most beneficial.
- Clear, Compliant EVV Scores
With Option 1, you directly manage visit maintenance and approval in the EVV system. This control helps you consistently hit (or exceed) the 80% usage threshold required each quarter to maintain compliance. Option 3’s delegation often leads to more manual entries—lower usage scores, extra audits, or even corrective action plans.
- Say Goodbye to Paper Timesheets
Because caregivers clock in and out electronically—and you oversee flagged exceptions—there’s no need for paper timesheets to be submitted to your FMSA. Options 2 and 3 often put the burden on you after the fact: manual corrections, chasing missing entries, and potential delays in claim pay-outs.
- Full Visibility & Speedy Corrections
Option 1 gives you real-time access to clock-in data, so you can immediately address missed punches or missing clock-outs. This transparency means faster fixes and less risk of delayed payments .
If you’d like help navigating Option 1 setup—or comparing all three—just reach out. Always here to help your CDS journey stay stress-free and compliant!
