December 1, 2020 - 11:00am
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Agenda
Hearing Site:
This hearing will be conducted online only.
Attendees who would like to provide public comment should see the Public comment section below.
The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct an online public hearing on Tuesday, December 1, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. Central Standard Time to receive public testimony regarding the proposed LTC Plan.
This hearing will be conducted online only.
HHSC is required by Texas Health and Safety Code §533A.062 to develop a proposed plan on long-term care for individuals with an intellectual disability biennially. Section 533A.062(a) and (b) sets out the scope of the plan.
To register to provide oral comments at the hearing, please go here. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Registration will be open until the start of the online public hearing.
Before the date of the public hearing, HHSC will send a copy of the proposed LTC Plan to persons who register to participate in the public hearing. Alternatively, anyone may request a free copy of the proposed LTC Plan by emailing the HHSC Quality Reporting Unit.
In 2021, a copy of the final LTC Plan will be posted on the HHSC website at: https://hhs.texas.gov/laws-regulations/reports-presentations.
Public comment: HHSC welcomes public comments pertaining to the proposed LTC Plan during the public hearing. Public comments may also be submitted in writing by e-mail to Ltc Search up to, but no later than, 5:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on December 1, 2020. Written comments may be read aloud during the meeting by HHSC staff, and copies will be provided to HHSC staff for review.
Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or hearing arrangements should be directed to Erin Cibrone, Quality Reporting Unit Manager or call at 512-992-8198.
This hearing is open to the public. There is no cost to attend this meeting.
Persons with disabilities who wish to attend the hearing and require assistive aids or services should email Cibrone or call at 512-992-8198 at least 72 hours before the hearing to appropriate arrangements can be made.