HHSC Quick Resource Guide - Texas Health and Human Services ...

Agency/
Program
Information,
Referral, and
Assistance
Description
Ages Served
Max. Monthly
Income
Resource
Limit
Is
Citizenship
or Legal
Permanent
Residency
Required?
*1
Are the
persons
applying,
required to
live in
Texas?
Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) - AREA AGENCIES ON AGING (AAA)
Below is a listing of the services available through the AAAs. All services are not available in all areas.
Assessing the needs of the inquirer,
evaluating available resources, providing
information for an informed decision by
the inquirer, and linking the inquirer to
needed services.
Age 60 or older,
their family
members and
caregivers.
Important Additional Variable
N/A N/A No No Services are targeted to older persons with the greatest
economic and social need with particular attention to:
low income
low income minority
limited English proficiency
residing in rural areas
at risk for institutional placement
Benefits
Counseling / Legal
Assistance
Advice and counseling by certified staff or
an attorney; documentation preparation, and
advocacy or representation by an attorney,
Age 60 or older, their
family members, and
other caregivers.
AAA Referral Line: 1-800-252-9240 or visit website:
http://www.dads.state.tx.us/
N/A N/A No No Services are targeted to older persons with the greatest
economic and social need with particular attention to:
low income
low income minority
limited English proficiency
residing in rural areas
at risk for institutional placement
AAA Referral Line: 1-800-252-9240 or visit website:
http://www.dads.state.tx.us/
Legal Awareness
Care
Coordination
The dissemination of accurate, timely, and
relevant information about public entitlements;
health care and long-term services;
individual rights, planning and protection
options; and housing and consumer issues.
Assessing the needs of a client; coordinating
efforts and services (such as Homemaker,
Transportation, and Respite services); and
follow-up to ensure the client’s needs were
met.
Age 60 or older, their
family members, and
other caregivers.
Age 60 or older, their
family members, and
other caregivers.
May be able to assist Medicare enrollee or preenrollees
under age 60 if Medicare and Medicaid funds
were received.
N/A N/A No No Services are targeted to older persons with the greatest
economic and social need with particular attention to:
low income
low income minority
limited English proficiency
residing in rural areas
at risk for institutional placement AAA
Referral Line: 1-800-252-9240 or visit website:
http://www.dads.state.tx.us/
N/A N/A No No Services are targeted to older persons with the greatest
economic and social need with particular attention to:
low income
low income minority
limited English proficiency
residing in rural areas
at risk for institutional placement
AAA Referral Line: 1-800-252-9240 or visit website:
http://www.dads.state.tx.us/
Ombudsman
Program
Identify, investigate, and resolve
complaints made by, or on behalf of,
residents of nursing facilities or assisted
living facilities.
Identify, investigate, and resolve
actions/decisions (or lack of) that may
adversely affect the health, safety, welfare,
or rights of the residents, providers,
representatives of providers of long-term
care services, public agencies, or health
and social service agencies.
Age 60 or older, their
family members, and
other caregivers.
N/A N/A No Yes Services are targeted to older persons with the greatest
economic and social need with particular attention to:
low income
low income minority
limited English proficiency
residing in rural areas
at risk for institutional placement
AAA Referral Line: 1-800-252-9240 or visit website:
http://www.dads.state.tx.us/
When it may benefit older persons residing in the facility,
individuals under age 60 may utilize Ombudsman
services.
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