Diabetes self-management education services for vocational rehab clients

TWC’s mission is to promote and support a workforce system that creates value and offers employers, families, individuals and communities the opportunity to achieve and sustain economic prosperity.This Open Enrollment is for Diabetes Self-Management Education Services. Diabetes self-management education is the process of developing the customer's knowledge, skills, and abilities that are necessary to manage diabetes and improve his or her health outcomes. Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) customers might require education about diabetes to address the cause of the disease. Diabetes self-management education provides adaptive techniques and/or equipment to help the customer self-manage his or her diabetes.Assessment and teaching of blood sugar monitoring, medication delivery, and other self-care skills related to diabetes self-management require close, hands-on evaluation and training when working with individuals who are blind or visually impaired.Diabetes self-management education services are based on the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialist’s 7 Self-Care Behaviors, which are:• healthy eating;• being active;• monitoring;• taking medications;• healthy coping;• problem solving; and• reducing risk.Diabetes self-management education services are for customers who:• are newly diagnosed;• need surgery or a medical procedure and are at risk of further complications because of poor diabetes management;• are unable to maintain employment because of their diabetes;• need additional training about diabetes management after losing their sight;• must self-manage diabetes for admittance to training programs and for full participation in training such as that offered by the Criss Cole Rehabilitation Center;• cannot benefit from community-based educational programs; and/or• have unique needs that cannot be met through medical providers paid through the Maximum Affordable Payment Schedule. Addendum: 9/29/2026 4:04 pm: Extension of Due Date to 02/26/2027. Agency: Texas Workforce Commission - 320. Class/Item (NIGP): 92486-Vocational Training, All Types (Including Vocational Rehabilitation And Technical Education); 95240-Elderly Assistance Services; 95290-Training And Instruction (For Clients, Not Staff). Posting requirement: 21+ Days for Solicitation Notice. Highway districts: District 1, District 2, District 3, District 4, District 5, District 6, District 7, District 8, District 9, District 10, District 11, District 12, District 13, District 14, District 15, District 16, District 17, District 18, District 19, District 20, District 21, District 22, District 23, District 24, District 25. Attachments: ESBD_515780_1778790062604_Open Enrollment (OE) Diabetes Self-Management 3202600156.pdf; ESBD_515780_1778790187093_Attachment 01-VR OE T&Cs (12-18-2025).pdf; ESBD_515780_1778790187304_Attachment 02-OE Application Submission Checklist.pdf; ESBD_515780_1778790187412_Attachment 03-VR2884 Diabetes Self-Management Educator.pdf; ESBD_515780_1778790188516_Attachment 04-VR2888 Diabetes Self-Management Education Assessment.pdf; ESBD_515780_1778790246386_Attachment 05-VR2900 Diabetes Self-Management Education.pdf; ESBD_515780_1778790263403_Attachment 06-VR2901 Diabetes Self-Management Education.pdf; ESBD_515780_1778790284479_Attachment 07-VR3455 Provider Staff Information Form.pdf; ESBD_515780_1778790301912_Attachment 08-VR3472 Contracted Service Modification Req.pdf; ESBD_515780_1778790318841_Attachment 09-VR3490 Temporary Waiver of Qualifications.pdf; ESBD_515780_1778790338688_Attachment 10-VR5000 Referral for Provider Services.pdf; ESBD_515780_1778790374785_Form 01-Execution of Application.pdf; ESBD_515780_1778790394214_Form 02-W-9 and Direct Deposit Form (VR1020).pdf; ESBD_515780_1778790408401_Form 03-Child Support Certification (VR 1305).pdf; ESBD_515780_1778790429228_Form 04-TWC VR Standards for Providers Certification (VR 3443).pdf; ESBD_515780_1778790447888_Form 05-Conflict of Interest Certification (VR 3444).pdf; ESBD_515780_1778790471889_Form 06-Provider Insurance Verification (VR 3445).pdf; ESBD_515780_1778790489473_Form 07-Entity Headquarters Info Management Form (VR 3441A).pdf; ESBD_515780_1778790508049_Form 08-Entity Headquarters Information-Services (VR 3441B).pdf; ESBD_515780_1778790530962_Form 09-Entity Headquarters Info-Location(s) (VR 3441C).pdf; ESBD_515780_1778790544008_Form 10-Entity’s Physical Location(s) Part A (VR 3442A).pdf; ESBD_515780_1778790564677_Form 11-Entity’s Physical Location(s) Part B (VR3442B).pdf; ESBD_515780_1778790582013_Form 12-Provider Staff Information Form (VR 3455).pdf; ESBD_515780_1790715925077_3202600156-Addendum 1.pdf. Status on the portal: Addendum Posted. Solicitation #3202600156.