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Members Sought for the STAR+PLUS Pilot Program Workgroup

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If you’re interested in issues related to improving service delivery models for long-term services and supports for adults with an intellectual or developmental disability (IDD) or adults with similar functional needs as a person with an IDD, such as a person with traumatic brain injury or autism, you may want to apply to be a member of the STAR+PLUS Pilot Program Workgroup. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) executive commissioner will appoint members to the workgroup to serve a term expiring December 31, 2023.

Applications are due by 11:59 p.m., November 8.

HHSC will consider applicants' qualifications, background, and interest in serving on the workgroup and will try to choose workgroup members who represent the diversity of all Texans. For this reason, HHSC and the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) considers applicants' ethnicity, gender, and geographic location.

  • Review the linked application letter to find out who the workgroup is seeking as representatives and if you qualify.
  • After reviewing the application letter and verifying that you meet the qualifications for at least one category, click on the application linked here to apply to be in the workgroup.

HHSC and DSHS prefer that you submit your application electronically, but you may submit the application by email, mail, or fax. Here are the addresses:

Email: HHS_Appointments@hhs.texas.gov
Attn: SPPPW

Mail:
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
4900 N. Lamar Blvd.
Mail Code 0223
Austin, TX 78751
Attn: Susanna Sparkman

Fax: 512-206-3984
Attn: SPPPW

A STAR+PLUS Pilot Program Workgroup member must regularly participate in workgroup meetings. They may also have to participate in subcommittee meetings, projects, and presentations. Workgroup meetings are held about once every three months in Austin or at the call of the presiding officer. Members of the workgroup are not paid to participate in the workgroup or reimbursed for their travel to and from meetings.

For more information about the workgroup, visit the committee website or contact Michelle Thomas.

For more information about the application process, contact Susanna Sparkman.