Letter To Providers: October 31st, 2026

by | Oct 31, 2026

October 31st, 2026 From Twogether Consulting   Hello Everyone! Happy Halloween!  I know many providers may have some exciting activities planned for your individuals this weekend.  Don’t forget that the clock falls back an hour this weekend, so please remind your staff of the time change. (The time change is 2:00 AM on Nov. 1st.)  Many of you will also celebrate Día de los Muertos, also on November 1st, so all in all it will be a very busy and exciting...

SEMARC UPDATES:

by | Oct 28, 2026

October 28th, 2026 SEMARC Potential Match Return Guidance Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) partners, providers, and staff who are required to use the Search Engine for Multi-Agency Reportable Conduct (SEMARC) may receive a “Potential Match” return from a search query. A “Potential Match” indicates that one or more individuals have been found in a Department of Family Protective Services (DFPS), Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD), Texas Education...

Employment First and Employment Services Virtual Training

by | Oct 27, 2026

October 27th, 2026 Texas HHSC is hosting Employment First and Employment Services (virtual) training. This training is for anyone who supports people with disabilities and is responsible for setting employment goals. What: Virtual Employment First and Employment Services Training When:  Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2026 Where: Online To Register: Choose one of the events below. The training will be the same on each date. Register for Tuesday, Dec. 8, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. About...

2027 Integrated D-SNP Model Expansion

by | Oct 27, 2026

October 27th, 2026 The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) provided live trainings on October 19th and 21st to review the 2027 Integrated Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan (Integrated D-SNP) model expansion in Bexar, Dallas, El Paso, Harris and Hidalgo counties.  They have also provided information below for providers concerning individuals affected. Those having MEDICARE and STAR+ MEDICAID in Bexar, Dallas, El Paso, Harris or Hidalgo County. Flyers...

In-Person Provider (ICF) Trainings: 2026 LTCR

by | Oct 26, 2026

October 26th, 2026 HHSC is pleased to host free in-person Long-Term Regulatory Provider (ICF) Trainings for the remainder of 2026 Long-Term Care program providers and regulatory staff are invited to attend the following in-person classes hosted in November and December. **If you register for any in-person class and can’t attend, please cancel your registration as soon as possible. Register here for any of the following Nursing Facility Joint Training...