The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) stakeholders are invited to provide their input on proposed change of ownership (CHOW) rules June 17, 2016, from 1-5 p.m. at the HHSC office at 909 W. 45th St., Building II, in Austin. Comments also can be submitted in writing (see instructions below).
People also may call 1-877-226-9790 and enter the access code number of 7828890 to join the meeting by telephone. If you want to make comments, please indicate that to the telephone moderator.(See the agenda here in PDF format.)
People with disabilities who need auxiliary aids or services to attend the meeting should call 512-438-4157, at least 2 business days before the meeting so appropriate arrangements can be made.
The proposed TAC changes will redefine what constitutes a CHOW by adding a new CHOW definition or amending the current definition (depending on the program type), as well as adding or redefining definitions for the following terms:
- direct ownership interest,
- disclosable ownership interest,
- indirect ownership interest, and
- license holder.
It also allows DADS to conduct a desk review in lieu of an on-site health survey after a license holder has a CHOW, if the license holder meets certain requirements.
View the PDF files below to see the proposed TAC changes:
Written comments must be submitted via regular mail, fax or email by July 8, 2016:
Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services
Regulatory Services
Policy, Rules and Curriculum Development
Mail Code: E-370
P. O. Box 149030
Austin, TX 78714-9030
Fax: 512-438-2726
Email: Barbara.Blankenship@dads.state.tx.us