Deadline For Stakeholder Comments For Proposed HCS and TxHmL Billing Requirements-Dec. 16th, 2024

by | Dec 16, 2024

December 14th, 2024 Home and Community-based Services and Texas Home Living stakeholders can now comment on the proposed revisions to the HCS and TxHmL Billing Requirements by 5 p.m. on December 16. The proposed billing requirement revisions and a summary of changes are located on the Long-term Care Providers webpage and are outlined below: HCS HCS Billing Requirements Draft Revision 25-1 HCS Billing Requirements Draft Revision 25-1 Summary of Changes (PDF) TxHmL...

HHSC Retraction To Be Posted Concerning: TMHP LMS Knowledge Management Bulletin on Surety Bond

by | Dec 16, 2024

December 13th, 2024 Subject: TMHP LMS Knowledge Management Bulletin HHSC has stated that an email was sent in error and that a retraction notice will be published concerning Surety Bond Requirements.  This is not a requirement for HCS providers for those of you asking.    Here is what the message sent out stated: “You have been enrolled and must complete KMB OCM 8383761 Surety Bond PDC60 Batch Process Removal 12/13/2024.” Course Instructions: 1....

New Review Process regarding Critical Incident Reports

by | Dec 16, 2024

December 16th, 2024 Changes are coming to CIMS! These changes will entail a review of the critical incidents submitted by providers by the LTCR Regional Offsite Review (ROR) Team. The ROR Team is tasked with ensuring resolution of critical incidents reported into CIMS are effective to prevent future similar incidents to the extent possible. HHSC has provided a high level overview of the new process and related provider responsibilities.  One item of interest...

Letter To Providers From Twogether Consulting-December 16th, 2024

by | Dec 16, 2024

December 16th, 2024 From Twogether Consulting! Happy Holidays! Twogether Consulting is officially closed for the holiday season from December 15th, 2024 through January 15th, 2025.  Several of our consultants are available for emergencies if necessary during that time, so please feel free to email me at info@twogetherconsulting.com or my general email address.  I will be checking emails regularly or you can contact Meghan Jones at: meghanjones.tx@gmail.com to...

Cost Report For 2024 & 2024 or 2025 Accountability Report Training Information

by | Dec 15, 2024

December 15th, 2024 HHSC has published the Information Letter (IL) 2024-XX regarding the 2024 Cost Report and 2024 or 2025 Accountability Report Training Information. Information on Cost and Accountability Report Training Information can be accessed on the Provider Finance Department’s (PFD) webpage. Review the IL for more information. If you have further questions, contact PFD-LTSS@hhs.texas.gov or (737) 867-7817.