IDRC Form Update
April 20th, 2026 IDRC Form Updated Form 8578 Intellectual Disability or Related Conditions Assessment and Instructions Update An update to Form 8578 Intellectual Disability or Related Conditions Assessment and Instructions is now available. Changes include formatting and accessibility updates, and edits to field (72) with the addition of a signature line and licensure information for the attesting APN/PA. This field is applicable for ICF/IID only and has been...CLASS Program Updates
April 20th, 2026 HHSC Published IL 2026-09 Nursing Pre-Assessment Services Billing Requirements Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has published Information Letter (IL) 2026-09. This information letter clarifies the Community Living Assistance and Support Services (CLASS) and Deaf Blind with Multiple Disabilities (DBMD) registered nursing (RN) pre-assessment billing process for services provided prior to enrollment. The IL may be located on...Texas Culture Change Coalition Conference
April 19th, 2026 Texas Culture Change Coalition Conference The Texas Culture Change Coalition will host their in-person 2026 conference titled “From Vision to Practice: Building Person-Centered Care – Together.” Where: North Austin Complex 4601 W. Guadalupe St. Austin, TX 78751 When: June 26, 2026 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This year’s conference will focus on affirming the dignity, choice and value of each person while honoring the caregiver who supports them. Continuing...ICAP Scoring Software Update
April 20th, 2026 ICAP Resources and Links: HHSC’s webpage on the ICAP has been updated and can be viewed at: https://www.hhs.texas.gov/providers/long-term-care-providers/long-term-care-provider-resources/idd-waivers-program-eligibility-support-utilization-review/inventory-client-agency-planning-resources Questions about any of the above items should be directed to: enrollmenttransferdischargeinfo@hhs.texas March 13th, 2026 Update Concerning ICAP...Upcoming Events
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2-Day Workshop- “Best Practices ...
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2-Day Workshop- “Best Practices ...
@ Private Provider's Association of Texas
Apr 29 @ 9:30 am – Apr 30 @ 4:30 pm
2-Day Workshop “Best Practices For HCS Client Admission and 30-Day Post-Admission Follow-Up Activities” Important: If you prefer to pay for attending individual days of the training as opposed to the entire 3 days, you[...]