by Julie Blacklock | Aug 15, 2025
August 15th, 2025 In September 2025, Texas will see changes to HCS (Home and Community-based Services) rates, including the discontinuation of the Attendant Compensation Rate Enhancement program and increased rates for identified attendant services. These changes are tied to the 2026-27 General Appropriations Act, specifically Rider 23 Discontinuation of Attendant Compensation Rate Enhancement: . The current program will end, effective September 1, 2025. Rate...
by Julie Blacklock | Aug 15, 2025
August 15th, 2025 From Twogether Consulting! Hello Everyone! Hope all of you are well. School is back in session, so it’s been a busy time for parents and providers. FYI, the new rates for HCS/TxHmL/ICF & CLASS will be effective Sept. 1st, 2025. Important Note: Conference/Convention season is almost here: PPAT’s Annual Conference: Austin, Tx-Sept. 24th-26th, 2025 Texas State Chapter of AAIDD Convention: Corpus Christi, Tx -Sept. 30th-Oct. 3rd,...
by Julie Blacklock | Aug 1, 2025
August 1st, 2025 HHSC has published the following proposed amendments to the rules governing an ISS program provider. They are currently taking comments until August 25th, 2025. Please notify your provider association that your program is affiliated with for assistance with submitting comments. (PPAT, PACSTX, etc…) Also provided below are the proposed schedule of administrative penalties for ISS providers and the current schedule of administrative...
by Julie Blacklock | Jul 28, 2025
July 28th, 2025 July 30th, IDD and PI Quarterly Webinar with HHSC LTCR HHSC Long-term Care Regulation will host a webinar for HCS, TxHmL, Individualized Skills and Socialization, PI and ICF/IID providers regarding the latest information from LTCR. July 30, 2025 2-3 p.m. Register for the webinar. Email LTCR Policy to request agenda items or ask any questions related to this webinar. Future Webinar Dates Oct. 29, 2025 Jan. 28, 2026 May 16th, 2025 April 30 IDD and PI...
by Julie Blacklock | Jul 28, 2025
July 28th, 2025 Home and Community-based Services (HCS) HCS Home page Provider Letters/Provider Communications!!! Click here for news, information letters (ILs) & provider letters (PLs). To receive provider letters & communications for HCS/TxHmL/ICF/ISS or other HHSC programs, please go to GovDelivery signup from Granicus at: https://service.govdelivery.com/accounts/TXHHSC/subscriber/new Remember to only sign up for the alert letters and communications for...
