Letter To Providers From Twogether Consulting: December 15th, 2025

by | Dec 14, 2025

December 15th, 2025 From Twogether Consulting Hello Everyone! Christmas and Kwanzaa are just around the corner, and Hanukkah is just beginning.  I know everyone is trying to wrap up important work before the holidays, and everything seems so hectic. Twogether Consulting wants to take the time to wish everyone Happy Holidays! I want to thank our guest presenter this past week, “Enable Dental,” for their awesome presentation for Twogether...

ICF/IID UPL Supplemental Payment Program FFY 2026 Enrollment Update

by | Dec 14, 2025

December 14th, 2025 ICF/IID UPL Supplemental Payment Program:  Enrollment Portal Update HHSC has updated the location of the enrollment portal for the federal fiscal year (FFY) 2026 Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability or Related Conditions (ICF/IID) Upper Payment Limit (UPL) supplemental payment program. Enrollment for the FFY 2026 program year opened on Dec. 1, 2025, and will remain open until 11:59 p.m. Dec. 31, 2025....

ICF/IID Updates

by | Dec 11, 2025

December 11th, 2025 ICF Quarterly Webinar with HHSC LTCR  For ICF Providers, and will discuss the latest information from LTCR. Those using Internet Explorer may have difficulties registering for the webinar. If so, try using another browser, such as Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge.  ICF Provider Webinar with LTCR Jan. 14, 2026 2–3 p.m. Register for the webinar. Email LTCR Policy to request agenda items or for questions related to this webinar. November 15th, 2025...

STEPS Replacing STAIRS In Early 2026

by | Dec 7, 2025

December 7th, 2025 STEPS Replacing STAIRS -December Update Starting in early 2026, HHSC will transition to a new web-based software application to collect information from providers for Medicaid and non-Medicaid cost reports, Supplemental and Directed Payment Program enrollments, and legislatively directed reports. The new system, the State of Texas Electronic Provider System (STEPS), will update and simplify the reporting and directed payment program enrollment...

Form 8578 (Intellectual Disability or Related Conditions) IDRC Assessment Update- Effective Nov. 14, 2025

by | Dec 4, 2025

December 4th, 2025 Very Important:  IDRC Form Updated Form used for: HCS/TxHml/ICF/CLASS/DBMD Form 8578 Intellectual Disability or Related Conditions Assessment and Instructions Update: An update to Form 8578 Intellectual Disability or Related Conditions Assessment and Instructions is now available. The effective date for the form and form instructions is the date of publication, Nov. 14, 2025. Click here for the new...