In-Person and Telephone Testimony.  Public testimony will be taken in person at the meeting as well as via telephone.  Every person wishing to testify at the hearing will be required to register at the meeting.  Every person wishing to testify via telephone must submit an email to hhscexternalrelations@hhsc.state.tx.us no later than 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 25, 2016; the email must include the person's name, a telephone number where he or she can be reached, and a statement requesting to submit oral testimony via telephone.  Testimony will first be taken from all persons present at the meeting and will be followed by testimony submitted via telephone.

Written Comments. Written comments will be taken until 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 19, 2016. Comments may be submitted to hhscexternalrelations@hhsc.state.tx.us using this form.

Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to the External Relations Division, HHSC, 512-487-3300 or hhscexternalrelations@hhsc.state.tx.us.

This hearing is open to the public.  No reservations are required and there is no cost to attend.

People with disabilities who wish to attend the meeting and require auxiliary aids or services should contact the External Relations Division at 512-487-3300 at least 72 hours before the hearing so appropriate arrangements can be made.