Specifications include, but are not limited to: HHSC is seeking Applications to establish Contract(s) for guardianship services for aged and disabled individuals. The purpose of the HHSC Office of Guardianship Services (“HHSC-OGS”) program is to provide Guardianship Services for aged and disabled individuals who are appropriate for and in need of HHSC guardianship services; having no less restrictive alternative or supports and services available and feasible to avoid guardianship; having no qualified alternate guardian; for whom guardianship provides an effective remedy to abuse, neglect or exploitation or effectively meets the individual’s needs; having private assets to meet expenses or government benefits sufficient to provide support; and who have been found incapacitated by a court of law. Ensure the duties set forth in the court order are followed. Ensure the Grantee, rather than the Grantee’s employee or volunteer, must be appointed by the court as guardian of the person. Not request the guardianship be modified or ask the court to appoint its employee or volunteer as guardian without the express written consent of HHSC-OGS. 2.4 Manage the individual according to the court order appointing the Grantee as guardian of the person. This responsibility includes: 2.4.1 Having physical possession of the individual; 2.4.2 Caring for, supervising, and protecting the individual; 2.4.3 Providing food, clothing and shelter paid for by the individual’s estate or government benefits; 2.4.4 Consenting to medical, surgical, and psychiatric care, except for in-patient psychiatric commitment;
