January 22, 2021 - 9:00am
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Agenda
Meeting Location: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this meeting will be conducted virtually using Microsoft Teams only. Join the meeting here. Attendees who would like to provide public comment should see the Public Comment section below.
There is not a physical location for this meeting.
Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 531.071, and in accordance with Texas Administrative Code Title 1, Part 15, Subchapter F, Section 354.1941(c)(2), the DURB may meet in executive session on one or more items listed under new business as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act.
Public Comment: The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) welcomes public comments pertaining to topics related to DURB and Medicaid PDL. Members of the public who would like to pre-register to provide oral comments at the meeting or to provide written comments may complete a Public Comment Form. Pre-registration is not required but encouraged.
To pre-register to provide oral comments, please mark the correct box on the Public Comment form and provide your name, either the organization you are representing or that you are speaking as a private citizen, and your direct phone number. Public comment is limited to three minutes. Instructions for providing oral comment will be emailed to you. Pre-registration for oral public comment is due no later than 5:00 p.m. January 20. Each speaker must state their name and on whose behalf they are speaking (if anyone). If you pre-register to speak and wish to provide a handout before the meeting, please submit an electronic copy in accessible pdf format that will be distributed by HHS staff to Council members, State staff, and the public. Handouts are limited to two pages (paper size: 8.5” by 11”, one side only). Handouts must be emailed to HHSC immediately after pre-registering and include the name of the person who will be commenting, unless the speaker brings handouts to the meeting.
A member of the public may register at the meeting to speak using the Microsoft Teams Live Event Q&A section to submit a request to provide public oral comment day of meeting. The request must contain your name, and either the organization you are representing or that you are speaking as a private citizen, and your direct phone number.
Instructions for providing oral comment will be provided.
A member of the public who provides written public comment may email VDP-Advisory no later than 5:00 p.m. January 12. Please include your name and either the organization you are representing or that you are speaking as a private citizen. Written comments are limited to ten pages and will be made available to DURB Board members for their consideration prior to meeting.
All written comments that are not read at the meeting will be posted on the Board’s website after the meeting.
Note: These procedures may be revised at the discretion of HHSC.
Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Maribel O. Castoreno, DUR/PDL Oversight Specialist, Health and Human Services Commission, Medicaid and CHIP Services, 512-552-7672.
This meeting is open to the public. No reservations are required, and there is no cost to attend this meeting.
Persons who want to attend the meeting and require assistive technology or services should contact Castoreno or at 512-552-7672 at least 72 hours before the meeting so appropriate arrangements can be made.