Packets For Loss of SSI

by | Jul 17, 2026

July 17th, 2026  Loss of SSI Packets:  Individuals who received notice that they have lost their SSI must submit the application packet sent to them  to HHSC by August 3rd, 2026.  If received by this date, nothing will change for the individual until a determination is made.  HHSC explained that providers can check the TMHP LTC portal under Medicaid Recertification Date and search for August 3rd to determine the persons to which this applies. After August 3rd,...

Letter To Providers From Twogether Consulting: July 15th, 2026

by | Jul 15, 2026

July 15th, 2026 From Twogether Consulting Hello Everyone! Recently, I have been reflecting on the importance of having clear, practical “back-up” plans for individuals receiving Host Home/Companion Care (HH/CC) services through the HCS Program. This became especially clear through a serious situation involving an individual in the HCS Program whom I have known for many years. The individual’s HH/CC provider became critically ill and was no longer able to provide...

FYI-2025 Fiscal Compliance Report Optional For IDD Waiver Providers

by | Jul 15, 2026

July 15th, 2026 Please remember the following: For IDD waiver providers the SFY 2025 FCR is optional.  Future reports will NOT be optional. HHSC urges providers to complete the SFY 2025 FCR to become familiar with the reports and STEPS. The information one submits will NOT be used for any purpose other than providing feedback to HHSC as to adjustments which may need to be made to the reports going forward. Read the highlighted section below.  One’s PEC in...

ICF/IID Updates

by | Jul 15, 2026

July 15th, 2026   ICF/IID Quarterly Webinar with HHSC LTCR:  July 15th, 2026  HHSC Long-Term Care Regulation will host a webinar for the ICF/IID program regarding the latest information from LTCR. ICF/IID Quarterly Webinar July 15, 2026 2–3 p.m. Register for the webinar. Email LTCR Policy to request agenda items or for questions related to this webinar. Future Webinar Dates Oct. 15, 2026 April 14th, 2026 ICF Quarterly Webinar with HHSC LTCR HHSC Long-term Care...

DAHS & ISS Quarterly Webinar

by | Jul 13, 2026

July 13th, 2026 Register for DAHS/ISS Quarterly Webinar HHSC Long-Term Care Regulation will host a webinar for Day Activity and Health Services (DAHS) and Individualized Skills and Socialization providers regarding the latest information from LTCR. DAHS and Individualized Skills and Socialization providers should attend this and all webinars with HHSC LTCR. LTCR will provide the latest updates and take questions from participants. DAHS and Individualized Skills...