| 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 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 executive commissioner will appoint members to the workgroup to serve a term expiring Dec. 31, 2023. Applications are due by 11:59 p.m., Nov. 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 DSHS considers applicants' ethnicity, gender and geographic location. - Please 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 you meet the qualifications for at least one category, click on the application linked here to apply to be on the workgroup.
It is preferred 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 nor 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. | 
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