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Alamo Local Authority

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1. Who is Eligible for ALA Services?

Any resident (child or adult) of Bexar County, who is believed to have one or more of the following disabilities, may be eligible for services through the ALA:

Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities
Pervasive Developmental Disorder (i.e., Autism, Asperger's Syndrome)
Persons with related conditions who are eligible for services in Medicaid programs operated by DADS
Nursing facility residents who are eligible for specialized services due to intellectual and developmental disabilities or a related condition
Children who are eligible for services from the Early Childhood Intervention Interagency Council (ECI)

2. When will I be eligible for services?

All Alamo Local Authority (ALA) programs currently have an interest list. For more information, contact ALA's Intake and Eligibility Department at (210) 832-5020.

3. Who is my service coordinator?

Refer to your service coordination introduction letter or call (210) 832-5020 to be referred to your service coordinator.

4. What is an EDA?

An EDA is an eligibility determination assessment, formerly known as a DMR. The assessment will determine what services you may be eligible for. To find out more, call the Alamo Local Authority at (210) 832-5020.

5. At what age can my child be tested for developmental delays?

There is no minimum or maximum age requirement to have an Eligibility Determination Assessment (EDA) completed. However, to receive services, there must be evidence that an intellectual disability originated prior to age 18.

6. I am in a Medicaid-waiver program and I want to transfer to another county, whom should I contact?

Contact your assigned Services Coordination Specialist, and he or she can assist you with contact information for that county and to facilitate the transfer process.

7. How do you request services through the ALA?

The process begins with the intake unit by the completion and submission of an intake and eligibility (I&E) application. Either download an I&E application from our website, request one be mailed to you, or call an intake worker at (210) 832-5020. Intake and Eligibility Application

8. I received a letter from the Social Security office. Can someone help me with making sure I respond appropriately to the request?

The ALA program has a benefits specialist to assist you with maintaining or reestablishing your benefits, once you have completed the Eligibility Determination process through the ALA. For more information, contact Benefits Specialist Sandra Garcia-Medina.

9. Can an individual receive emergency services from the ALA, such as respite services, if noted to have developmental disabilities but not yet tested or determined to be eligible for service

Yes, the ALA works with Child Protective Services, Adult Protective Services, hospital establishments, the general public, etc that have cases that meet the safety net requirements for emergency services for placement or respite.

10. How can I become a local revenue provider?

Review the Open Enrollment Application (found in Provider Resources) for a description of the requirements and submittal process. If you have questions, contact the ALA Client Rights Officer at (210) 832-5020.