Texas’ Community-based Medicaid Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) help people with disabilities (of all ages) live in the community. Understanding the eligibility requirements, service options, and other unique characteristics of each program is important. Information you’ve received may not be accurate or complete. If you have questions, concerns or have received confusing information, this session is for you!

Jeff Miller, Disability Rights Texas, and Cindi Paschall, Parent Advocate, will provide an overview of Texas’ LTSS Medicaid Waiver and State Plan programs that answer these questions: What are LTSS programs? Who is eligible to receive services? How are services accessed? When can I expect to receive Services? And more… They will also address why there is such a LONG wait for some services and how you can become involved to help reduce the waiting lists.

About our presenters:

Jeff Miller – Jeff has held various policy related positions at Disability Rights Texas (DRTx) starting in 2006, including work in the areas of health care access, community integration, and special education. He is currently a Sr. Policy Specialist. In addition to extensive professional experience, Jeff is able to share his personal experiences as a father of a son with disabilities. Jeff received his law degree from the University of Louisville School of Law and holds a B.A. in Speech Communication from the University of Houston.

Cindi Paschall – Cindi has been a mommy on a mission since graduating Partners in Policymaking in 1997. She is passionately involved in advancing the human rights of persons with disabilities and has dedicated the past 27 years to advocacy, applying her personal experience and knowledge in helping others. Over the years Cindi has worked and, also volunteered for various organizations designed to help families of and individuals with disabilities live their desired lifestyle. Cindi currently serves as a Regional Partner for the Navigate Life Texas website project and a volunteer conference planner for the quarterly A Look Ahead Conference Series.