CONSUMER DIRECTED SERVICES
You direct the care. We handle the rest.
Consumer Directed Services is a Texas option that lets an eligible individual, or a designated representative, hire and supervise the people who provide care. EAK is the Financial Management Services Agency for that plan.
HOW IT WORKS
STEP 1
You are the employer
In Consumer Directed Services, you or your designated representative hire, train, and supervise the people who provide care.
STEP 2
EAK handles the finances
EAK is the Financial Management Services Agency. We process payroll, taxes, and billing so you can focus on the care.
STEP 3
Support along the way
Case coordinators and training materials help with the employer role, employee paperwork, and visit verification.
Contracted HHS programs
EAK holds Financial Management Services Agency contracts with Texas Health and Human Services for CLASS, Primary Home Care, Home and Community-based Services, and Texas Home Living. Other Texas programs can also use Consumer Directed Services. A service coordinator can help confirm eligibility.
CLASS
Community Living Assistance and Support Services
PHC
Primary Home Care
HCS
Home and Community-based Services
TxHmL
Texas Home Living
Support is available in English and Spanish. To begin, talk with the service coordinator or case manager for the program or health plan.