by Julie Blacklock | Oct 1, 2026
October 1st, 2026 From Twogether Consulting Hello Everyone! Hoping everyone is well. It is finally starting to feel like Fall. Temperatures are dropping. Leaves are falling, and rain is here. Flooding is expected in many parts of the state in the next few days, and some places are already experiencing this, so please take care, and again, I stress reviewing your emergency preparedness plans. Here are some essential emergency preparedness tips for flooding...
by Julie Blacklock | Oct 1, 2026
Joint Training Page Available for HCS/TxHmL/ICF/ISS Providers The HCS and TxHmL programs now have a Joint Training Opportunities page where providers can register for upcoming classes. Class size will be limited to maximize participation, but classes will be offered regularly. Providers should check the page often for updates. There will be recordings of special presentations available for viewing on-demand later. Joint Provider On-Line Training Opportunities 2026...
by Julie Blacklock | Sep 30, 2026
September 30th, 2026 HHSC is beginning to require HCS/TxHmL providers with open-ended contracts (those which start with 001 and which HHSC refers to as evergreen contracts) to amend their contracts. Some of you may have received a letter from HHSC indicating that they needed to renew or amend their contract so HHSC could assign an end date. This has to be done via CAMP which, heretofore, HHSC has stated CAMP was not fully operational and was only to be used for...
by Julie Blacklock | Sep 29, 2026
September 29th, 2026 Upcoming Webinars on Workplace Violence Prevention Program and Committee: Handouts attached, but these may change based on questions HHSC received at the first training. Registration for HHSC’s Webinar on Senate Bill 463, Workplace Prevention Requirements for ICFs/IID Monday, Oct. 5, 2–3 p.m. Register for the webinar. Friday, Oct. 16, 10–11 a.m. Register for the webinar. September 28th, 2026 Proposed Rules and Opportunity to...
by Julie Blacklock | Sep 29, 2026
September 29th, 2026 Your Texas Benefits provides easier access to fraud reporting The OIG coordinated with the Your Texas Benefits website and mobile app team to make it easier for program clients to report fraud. Links to the OIG Referral System are now featured on the same platforms beneficiaries use to apply for benefits and manage their accounts.