Senate Bill 1, Section 48, 81st Texas Legislature, mandated the Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) transfer case management functions in the Home and Community-based Services (HCS) program from the HCS provider to the state's Mental Retardation Authorities (MRAs). Implementation will occur statewide on June 1, 2010.

After June 1, 2010, people getting HCS Program services will receive service coordination from their local MRA. All other HCS services will continue to be available through HCS providers.

For questions regarding the change of HCS Case Management to Service Coordination in Harris County, please contact:

Kenyonika Johnson at (713) 970-7649 or Kenyonika.Johnson@mhmraharris.org.

If Ms. Johnson is unavailable, you may contact Barbara Davis, Assistant Deputy Director at (713) 970-3973 or Barbara.Davis@mhmraharris.org.

Harris County HCS providers have been assigned to work with a specific MHMRA HCS Program Director. Program Directors are able to address any questions or concerns you may have regarding HCS transition or HCS services. Providers may use this list to determine their Harris County Program Director.