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Employment Opportunities Personal Caregivers needed but we are picky. ​ Our company knows that the value of any company rests upon the personal efforts of employees who care and who are committed to excellence in all that they do. We want those kinds of people on our team. Seeking for non-license caregivers to assist the elderly and patients with disabilities related to daily living tasks for a home health agency. Must be able to read and write (experience preferred). Training available ​ ​ We want you as a caregiver, but only if: ​ You believe that this type of work is as important as we do. You want to be treated with dignity and respect. You want to feel proud of your work in a job well done. You want to be valued as a team member. ​ ​ If you agree and if you want the respect that you deserve, call 713-528-6499 for positions in the greater Houston area. ​ or Contact Us Online

Frequently Asked Questions Q: Is it possible to go from agency option to CDS? Q: How much paperwork is there to start CDS? Q: Do I have to live in the same city/town as my FMSA? Q: Why should I choose CDS? Q: Do I qualify for the CDS option? Q: Why should I choose you (IHAS) as my FMSA? Q: Why do I need an EIN? Q: Can I work for my child (under 18)? Q: Can my employee be hired if they have a felony/conviction? Q: Will CDS affect my SSI or my benefit's? Q: Who is responsible if my service provider gets injured? Q: What does a Financial Management Services Agency (FMSA) do? Q: Is EVV mandatory and can I submit time sheets only? Q: When are time sheets / visit approvals due and what happens if this is done late? Q: If my attendant does not clock in/ out will it affect my services? Q: How can I acquire bonus funds? Q: Where do I get the credentials for my attendants to clock in and out? Q: Who do I contact if I am having issues and cannot reach my consultant? Q: I was not paid for all my hours. Q: How do I access my W2? Q: I need assistance with using EVV system. Q: Does my employee qualify for an increase? Q: Does my employee qualify for an increase? Q: What do I have to do to re-instate my services/ eligibility? Q: What is a SUTA Tax Rate and what causes it to increase? Q: Why would my employee qualify for unemployment? Q: How can I as an Employer help prevent service interruption by the program payer?

What is EVV? Services required to use EVV Cures Act EVV requirement What does EVV verify How does EVV work Getting started Training requirements Best Practices Notifications of EVV Updates Questions Form 1722 Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) Transitioning from traditional timekeeping methods to Electronic Visit Verification is a complicated process that will take time to get right. Once the transition is complete however, EVV has the potential to save time and streamline the payroll process by presenting a single record that Employers, Employees, FMSA's, and Program Payers can all use to ensure that they are viewing the same data. Vesta CDV Site What is EVV? What is Electronic Visit Verification (EVV)? Electronic visit verification is a computer-based system that electronically documents and verifies service delivery information, such as date, time, service type and location for certain Medicaid service visits. What Programs, Services and Service Delivery Options Are Required to Use EVV? Services required to use EVV ● Personal Care Services required to use EVV Cures Act EVV requirement ​ What is the 21st Century Cures Act EVV Requirement? To comply with federal law, HHSC is implementing the federal 21st Century Cures Act (Section 12006) in the following two phases: ● Effective January 1, 2021, EVV is required for Medicaid personal care services. ● Effective January 1, 2023, EVV will be required for Medicaid home health care services. States that do not implement EVV will receive reduced federal Medicaid funding. What does EVV verify What Information Does EVV Verify? In alignment with Texas Government Code §531.024172 and federal requirements, the EVV system must allow for verification of the following critical data elements relating to the delivery of Medicaid services: ● The type of service provided ● The name of the recipient to whom the service is provided ● The date and times the provider began and ended the service delivery visit ● The location, including the address, at which the service was provided ● The name of the individual who provided the service ● Other information the commission determines is necessary to ensure the accurate adjudication of Medicaid claims HHSC categorizes critical data elements as: ● Identification data ● Visit data How does EVV work How Does EVV Work? The service attendant or Consumer Directed Services (CDS) employee is required to use one of three approved electronic verification methods to clock in at the beginning of service delivery and clock out at the end of service delivery when providing services to a member in the home or the community. ​ The EVV vendors offer the following three approved clock in and clock out methods: ● Mobile method (Smart phone or tablet): The service attendant or CDS employee may use a mobile method for clocking in and clocking out of the EVV system. Each EVV vendor and EVV PSO, if applicable, will supply a downloadable application for use on a smart phone or device with Internet connectivity. The service attendant or CDS employee may use the mobile method to clock in and clock out in the home or in the community ● Home landline: The service attendant or CDS employee may use the member’s home phone landline, if the member agrees, for clocking in and clocking out of the EVV system by calling the EVV vendor’s or EVV Proprietary System Operator’s toll-free number. If a member does not agree to allow the service attendant or CDS employee to use their home phone landline or if the member’s home landline is frequently not available for the service attendant or CDS employee to use, the service attendant or CDS employee will need to use another approved clock in and clock out method. ● Alternative device: An alternative device is an HHSC-approved electronic device provided at no cost by an EVV vendor or Proprietary System Operator, if applicable, that allows the service attendant or CDS employee to clock in and clock out of the EVV system from the member’s home. Getting started How Do I Get Started with EVV? ● Guide for FMSAs, CDS Employers, Designated Representatives and CDS Employees to Get Started with EVV (PDF) ● EVV Training ● CDS employers are required to complete EVV Policy Training and EVV System Training initially and then once a year after, per the EVV Training policy (Section 4200 of the EVV Policy Handbook) . ● EVV Training Requirements Checklists (PDF) ● Self-paced EVV Policy Training for CDS employers is available on the HHS Learning Portal . Webinars with question and answer sessions are scheduled throughout the year. ● The responsibility of each role is established in Form 1722, Employer's Selection for Electronic Visit Verification Responsibilities , and will be in the EVV Handbooks. ● CDS employers must ensure CDS employees use the EVV system to clock in and clock out for EVV-required services. ● CDS employers will use the EVV system selected by their Financial Management Services Agency. ● CDS employers can contact their FMSA to assist with questions about EVV requirements. ​ Complete these steps within the CDS option when starting with EVV: ​ ● Complete Form 1722 - Employer’s Selection for EVV Responsibilities . ● Complete all EVV trainings: ● EVV System ● EVV Policy ● Train CDS employees on the clock in and clock out methods. ● The CDS employee must: ● Clock in at the beginning of service delivery using an approved clock in and clock out method. ● Clock out at the end of service delivery using an approved clock in and clock out method. ● A CDS employer or FMSA, on behalf of the CDS employer, can complete visit maintenance by: ● Correcting visit errors from EVV System validations. ● Adjusting Pay Hours. ● Adding Reason Codes as required. ● A CDS employer will review and approve time worked: ● Using the EVV system if selecting Option 1 or Option 2 on Form 1722. ● Outside of the EVV system if selecting Option 3 on Form 1722. ● Submit an approval to the FMSA to compare time worked to the budget. Training requirements ​​​ ​ What Are the EVV Training Requirements and Options? EVV training can be provided in various formats by HHSC, TMHP, EVV vendors and managed care organizations (MCOs), such as: ● Instructor-led training; ● Computer-based training; ● Webinars; and ● Other materials, such as job aids and frequently asked questions. Program providers and FMSAs must complete the following training requirements: ● EVV Vendor Training - Prior to gaining access to the EVV vendor system ● EVV Policy Training - Annually ● EVV Portal Training - Annually Visit the HHSC EVV Training webpage for additional information and resources. Best Practices EVV Best Practices In-Home Attendant Services would like to remind Employers and Employees to follow these guidelines and review the latest EVV updates in order to ensure timely payroll processing. ● All employees MUST clock in and out to receive on-time payroll. ● Visit maintenance and timesheets are due every other Monday according to the System of Payroll . ● Hours should not overlap as this does cause delayed payroll. ● Hours worked are not to exceed the weekly allowed hours set by the payer. ● Correct EVV service code must be selected to process payroll for on-time payroll. Notifications of EVV Updates How do I Register for Electronic Notifications of EVV Updates? Register your email address to receive electronic notifications of EVV news and alerts published by HHSC. Questions Who Do I Contact if I Have Questions? Contact Information Guide for CDS Employers Form 1722 Form 1722 Form 1722-S Spanish Form F1722-S Spanish Instructions

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Employer & Employee Forms Here is a list of publicly available forms used in the CDS option. If you would like a copy of a complete Employer or Employee Packet please contact your CDS Consultant at In-Home Attendant Services. Employee Forms Employer Forms Employee Forms [1724] New Employee Packet Cover Sheet Open Link [1725] Criminal Conviction History and Registry Checks Open Link [1729] Applicant Verification for Employees Open Link [1734] Service Provider and Employer Certification of Relationship Status for CDS Open Link [I-9] Employment Eligibility Verification USCIS Open Link [1728] Liability Acknowledgement Open Link [W-4] 2024 Employee’s Withholding Certificate Open Link Texas Employer New Hire Reporting Form Open Link [1730] Wage and Benefits Plan Employee Compensation Open Link [1731] Employee Work Schedule and Assigned Tasks Open Link [1737] Employer and Employee Service Agreement Open Link [1739] Service Provider Agreement Open Link [1727] Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens Open Link [1733] Employer and Employee Acknowledgement of Exemption from Nursing Licensure for Certain Services Delivered through Consumer Directed Services Open Link [1732] Management and Training of Service Provider Open Link [1732-EMR] Management and Training of Service Provider Addendum Open Link IHAS System of Payroll [Download PDF] IHAS Calendar [Download PDF] DPS Computerized Criminal History Verification [Download PDF] Employer Forms [8821] Tax Information Authorization Open Link [1736] Documentation of Employer Orientation by FMSA Open Link [1720] Appointment of a Designated Representative Open Link [1725] Criminal Conviction History and Registry Checks Open Link [SS-4] Application for Employer Identification Number Open Link [8822-B] Change of address or Responsible Party-Business Open Link [2678] Employer/Payer Appointment of Agent Open Link [C-1] TWC Status Report Form [Download PDF] [C-42] TWC Written Authorization Form [Download PDF] [1726] Relationships Definition in CDS Open Link [1735] Employer and FMSA Agreement Open Link [1722] Employer's Selection for Electronic Visit Verification Open Link [1741] Corrective Action Plan Open Link Employee Forms Employer Forms Search a complete listing of all Texas State Forms at https://www.hhs.texas.gov/regulations/forms

Helpful Links Links to helpful resources for information and Advocacy regarding disability rights and Consumer Directed Services. Texas Parent to Parent Website What is CDS? Rights of the Elderly 211 Help Line Texans Care for Children Website American Disabled for Attendant Programs Today Center for Public Policy Priorities Coalition of Texans with Disabilities HHS Disaster Assistance HHS CDS Page Texas Administrative Code Title 40 Consumer Rights and Services Adult Protective Services ACLU Website Arc of Texas Advocacy Children's Defense Fund National Alliance on Mental Illness Community Now! Disability Voting Action Project Advocacy for Disability Rights Epilepsy Foundation Mental Health Advocacy Community Health Advocacy Mental Health Information, Education and Advocacy Texas Organizing Project Justice andEquality Advocacy Faith Based Advocacy Navigate Life Texas Texas Advocates TCDD Website Affordable Health Care Advocacy Office of the Inspector General

Our Mission In-Home Attendant Services partners with individuals of every age and disability to assist them with living a more independent lifestyle. With either the CDS or Agency option, you have choices that help you take charge of who comes into your home. Executive Staff Pat Whitten-Legé President ​ In-Home Attendant Services was first established as a sole proprietorship in 1996 by Pat and her late husband Gene Whitten-Legé. read more... Our Team Brenda Rodriguez Administrative Director ​ brendar@ihastx.com phon e: (713) 528-8345 Eunice Guardado Agency Option Administrator ​ euniceg@ihastx.com phone: (713) 528-6499 fax: (713) 529-5810 Jon Whitten-Legé Strategic Devel o pment Officer phone: (713) 528-6499 fax: (713) 52 9-5810 Manaal Jamal Office Manager/HR ​ mjamal@ihastx.com phone: (346) 293-8286 fax: (713) 529-0370 ​ Kristy Rivaz Contract Compliance Manager ​ kristyr@ihastx.com phone: (713) 400-3792 fax: (713) 529-0370 ​ Rhonda Gomez Management Specialist ​ rhondag@ihastx.com phone: (346) 867-2082 fax: (832) 271-7414 ​ Leyna Wallace CDS Advocate ​ lwallace@ihastx.com phone: (346) 293-8325 fax: (832) 271-1257 ​ Administrative Dewanna Victor Field Supervisor ​ dewanna@ihastx.com phone: (713) 528-6499 fax: (713) 529-5810 Juvon Wilson Field Supervisor ​ jwilson @ihastx.com phone: (346) 293-8319 fax: (713) 529-5810 Jessica Rojo Field Assistant ​ jrojo@ihastx.com phone: (713) 528-6499 fax: (713) 529-5810 Direct Dolores Fragoso Intake Coordinator ​ doloresf@ihastx.com phone: (713) 400-2438 fax: (713) 529-1510 Hien Nguyen Team Lead ​ hien@ihastx.com phone: (713) 400-3795 fax: (713) 529-1510 Julia Vallejo Program Transfer Specialist ​ julia@ihastx.com phone: (346) 293-8318 fax: (713) 529-1510 Intake Eric Roman EVV Specialist ​ eroman@ihastx.com phone: (713) 400-2433 Fax: (713) 523-0794 EVV Specialist A-J ​ newhire.a-j@ihastx.com ​ phone: (713) 400-2438 Fax: (346) 388-0321 Damien Gomez New Hire K-Z newhire.k-z @ihastx .com phone: (346) 293-8306 fax: (346) 293-8306 New Hire Employee Processors Michelle Harrison Payroll Coordinator ​ michelle@ihastx.com phone: (713) 400-3790 fax: (832) 260-0025 Karina Gonzalez Payroll Analyst ​ karina @ihastx.com phone: (346) 293-8300 fax: (832) 916-3830 Karla Santiago Payroll Assistant ​ karla@ihastx .com phone: (346) 293-8329 fax: (832) 460-6484 Payroll Assistance From all of us at In-Home Attendant Services, thank you for placing your trust in us.

Devoted to giving you choices To direct your own services In-Home Attendant Services offers you the freedom of deciding how your Medicaid funded attendant care services are delivered. Whether you choose to use the CDS or Agency option, we can assist you with employing your own staff and directing your own services. We can also help train and manage personal assistant service attendants in your home. Utilizing our CDS services will ease your transition from being on the outside of the decision making to becoming the employer. We are here to assist you with all of your needs regarding our service to you and our Employer Assistants are ready to answer your questions and deliver exceptional customer service. State Programs Star Plus Star Kids State Programs Family Care FC Family Care is a nonskilled, nontechnical attendant care service for eligible adults who are functionally limited in performing activities of daily living. Primary Home Care provider agencies have the option of providing these services. Family Care services are provided by an attendant and do not require the supervision of a registered nurse. Learn more Primary Home Care PHC This program is a nontechnical, medically related personal care service provided to adults whose health problems cause them to be functionally limited in performing activities of daily living, according to a statement of medical need. PHC provider agencies also provide Family Care services. This service also is a nonskilled, nontechnical service provided to eligible clients who are functionally limited in performing daily activities. Learn more Community Attendant Services CAS Community Attendant Services is a non-technical, medically related personal care service that is available to eligible adults and children whose health problems cause them to be functionally limited in performing activities of daily living according to a practitioner's statement of medical need. Services are provided by an attendant. Learn more Community Living Assistance and Support Services CLASS CLASS provides home- and community-based services to people with related conditions as a cost-effective alternative to placement in an intermediate care facility for individuals with an intellectual disability or a related condition (ICF/IID). A related condition is a disability, other than an intellectual disability, that originated before age 22 and that affects a person's ability to function in daily life. Learn more Deaf Blind with Multiple Disabilities DBMD This program provides home and community-based services to people who are deaf-blind with multiple disabilities as a cost-effective alternative to institutional placement. The program focuses on increasing opportunities for consumers to communicate and interact with their environment. Learn more Home and Community-based Services HCS The HCS program provides individualized services and supports to persons with intellectual disabilities who are living with their family, in their own home or in other community settings, such as small group homes. Learn more State Programs Managed Care Organizations (MCO) HHSC contracts with managed care organizations, licensed by the Texas Department of Insurance, and pays them a monthly amount to coordinate health services for the Medicaid or CHIP members enrolled in their health plan. The health plans contract directly with doctors and other health care providers to create provider networks their members can use. The health plans are required to provide all covered medically necessary services to their members. To learn about each individual MCO we currently work with, please follow the link taking you to their site. Star Plus STAR PLUS: Learn More UHC United Healthcare Community Plan BCBS Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas Learn More MOLINA Molina Healthcare Learn More SUPERIOR Superior HealthPlan Learn More CFHP Community First Health Plans Learn More WELLPOINT Wellpoint Learn More CHC Community Health Choice Learn More STAR KIDS: Star Kids Learn More UHC United Healthcare Community Plan SUPERIOR Superior HealthPlan Learn More WELLPOINT Wellpoint Learn More AETNA Aetna Learn More BCBS Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas Learn More TCHP Texas Children's Health Plan Learn More CFHP Community First Health Plans Learn More DRISCOLL Driscoll Health Plan Learn More Statewide CDS Service Areas

In-Home Attendant Services In home, where you're the boss! Dedicated to providing the best Consumer Direct Services in Texas Devoted to giving you choices To direct your own services Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) Manage Your Services Online In-Home Attendant Services In home, where you're the boss! Dedicated to providing the best Consumer Direct Services in Texas Devoted to giving you choices To direct your own services Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) Manage Your Services Online In-Home Attendant Services In home, where you're the boss! Dedicated to providing the best Consumer Direct Services in Texas Devoted to giving you choices To direct your own services Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) Manage Your Services Online In-Home Attendant Services In home, where you're the boss! Dedicated to providing the best Consumer Direct Services in Texas Devoted to giving you choices To direct your own services Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) Manage Your Services Online In-Home Attendant Services In home, where you're the boss! Dedicated to providing the best Consumer Direct Services in Texas Devoted to giving you choices To direct your own services Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) Manage Your Services Online First in Consumer Directed Services In-Home Attendant Services has been dedicated to person centered self-direction since 1996. Over the years, the hopes of citizens in need had been fulfilled as Medicaid program participants were finally given the chance to become the employer of their personal care employees. In-Home Attendant Services partnered with advocates, participants, and the state, as they worked through the early pilot program in CMPAS while also helping to develop self direction into the CDS model we use today. This profound history has aided in our organizational culture dedicated to the success of consumer direction. At In-Home, we're on your side and as we work together we can achieve excellence. CDS What is CDS? Consumer Directed Services is a program that allows you to become the direct employer of your in-home care attendant. With the assistance of your Financial Management Agency, you are responsible for managing your budget, allowing for state and federal taxes, and more. Most importantly you directly supervise the delivery of your in home care services. What does this mean for you as an employer? As an employer, you have direct charge over a couple of things that will be pertinent to the success of the relationship between you, your employee and us here at In-Home Attendant Services. You will be overseeing: ​ Interviewing/Hiring/Firing (management with employees) Training and supervising your employees (guided by your employer packet) Setting wages (within state guidelines) Setting your employees' schedule (within authorized weekly hours) Giving benefits in the form of bonuses ​ Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page for more information. As an Employer, who can I hire? Who you can hire revolves around which program you choose to use. Based on the program you will have certain hiring guidelines to follow. We suggest checking first with your Insurance/Medicaid provider to get a better idea of what your options will be. As your financial management service agency, In-Home Attendant Services offers employer orientation and support. We are responsible for processing payroll and employment taxes for your employee. For a list of programs that we serve in the CDS option please visit our Services page for more information. Elesha T. " It is nice having the same employer assistant who cares about not only getting the i's dotted and t's crossed but also cares how I am doing and that I am feeling ok. I have been blessed to be able to request that my employer assistant be able to continue to work my case even when the company has resigned work areas. We Serve Clients Statewide!