STEPS: 2026-Update

by | Jul 9, 2026

July 9th, 2026 Financial Compliance Report Notice:  Don’t Panic! IDD waiver providers, if you received a recent email that states: “You Have a Report Due!”, referring to the SFY 2025 Financial Compliance Report (FCR), do not panic.  This is still an OPTIONAL report.  In the future, this report will not be optional.  You may have received a notice for this on June 11th, 2026, and July 6th, 2026. HHSC does, however, urge providers to complete the...

AAIDD: Texas Chapter Annual 50th Anniversary Convention-(August 18th-August 21st, 2026) REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

by | Jul 9, 2026

July 9th, 2026   REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! AAIDD – Texas Chapter 50th Annual Convention August 18th-August 21st, 2026 OMNI Hotel (Corpus Christi, Texas) Registration is now open for the 50th Annual Convention of the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) Texas Chapter!  Be sure to make your plans early.  With high demand for hotel rooms, they expect a sellout.  Click here for more information, including registration,...

PPAT Fall Conference For September 2nd-4th, 2026

by | Jul 3, 2026

July 3rd, 2026 Information below is from PPAT for Registration and Info!   PPAT’s 29th Annual Fall Conference September 2-4, 2026   Session topics (Subject to change) -Legislative Panel: Preparing for the 90th Texas Legislative Session and Sunset Review of HHSC -Navigating Changes to the IDD Reimbursement Process & Cost Reports -PEMS: Overview of Improvements Coming, Status of OIG Backlog & More -Review of June, 2026 DOJ Opinion: Impetus and Impact on...

New Vendor for CIMS Coming

by | Jul 2, 2026

July 2nd, 2026 NEW CIMS Platform and Training Opportunities The changeover to a new CIMS platform is scheduled for July 27, 2026.  Currently, the new platform is still in the testing phase.  Further details about the transition and upcoming training opportunities are noted below: Be sure to read the information letter, register for the training, and share with other persons in your organization who enter information into CIMS (Critical Incident Management System)...

Letter To Providers From Twogether Consulting: July 1st, 2026

by | Jul 1, 2026

July 1st, 2026 From Twogether Consulting Hello Everyone! This country’s 250th anniversary (Sesquicentennial) is around the corner, and we hope everyone will have a wonderful time celebrating this 4th of July! Twogether Consulting would like to congratulate Dion White, Center for Life Resources CEO since 2010, MBA, FAAIDD for receiving the Sesqui Award for Advocacy at this month’s national AAIDD Conference in Chicago, Illinois. AAIDD members for...