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...

New Smoke Alarm Requirements for Home and Community-based Services Providers

by | Jun 30, 2026

June 30th, 2026 HHSC Long-Term Care Regulation (LTCR) has published a new Provider Letter 2026-09 (PDF) highlighting an HCS rule pertaining to smoke alarm requirements. Specific information on acceptable and unacceptable smoke alarm placement within the HCS home was added.  This includes both group homes and host homes. Providers can access this provider letter on the HCS Information and Provider Letters webpage. For questions,...

NAR-SEMARC-Employability Status Check Training Opportunities

by | Jun 30, 2026

June 30th, 2026 In the event you missed the NAR & SEMARC Employability Status Check training on June 29th or June 30th: Here are the handouts from the June 29th webinar in the event you were not able to participate and want to review before the webinar you or your staff join. NAR & SEMARC Employability Check Training Handout SEMARC User Guide TULIP Log On Handout SEMARC User Guide Training Handout HHSC will post an Information Letter on the subject in the...