HHSC: Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee

MEETING SUMMARY.  The Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee gathered for their quarterly meeting. Created by Senate Bill (SB) 7 of the 83rd Texas Legislature (Regular Session), [the Committee] will advise HHSC and the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) on the implementation of the acute care services and long-term services and supports (LTSS) system redesign for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. SB 7 requires HHSC and DADS to design and implement an acute care services and LTSS system for people with IDD that supports the following goals: Provide Medicaid services to more people in a cost-efficient manner by providing the type and amount of services most appropriate to the person’s needs. Improve access to services and supports by ensuring that people receive information about all available programs and services, including employment and least restrictive housing assistance, and how to a