Letter To Providers From Twogether Consulting-December 2nd, 2024

by | Dec 2, 2024

December 2nd, 2024 From Twogether Consulting! December is here and the holiday season is in full swing!   If you missed our live webinar sessions last month:  “Best Practices For HCS Providers: How To Remain In Compliance With New TAC Rules” (Part I) Title 26 Part I Ch 565-Part I, II and III, the recorded sessions, handouts and sample tools are available for $55 per session.  Total cost is $165 for all three sessions. Please contact us if you would...

Don’t Forget To Register ASAP For The Employment Readiness and Provider Fiscal Compliance Review Process Webinar

by | Dec 1, 2024

December 1st, 2024 New Service: Employment Readiness is available in the following waiver programs: HCS, TxHmL, and DBMB  As required by House Bill 4169 (88th Legislature, Regular Session, 2023), the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is adding a new service similar to prevocational services to the Home and Community-based Services (HCS), Texas Home Living (TxHmL), and Deaf Blind with Multiple Disabilities (DBMD) waivers. The new service, employment...

“Embracing Change To Enhance Value”-2024 Conference for ICF Surveyors and Providers- Dec. 5th, 2025

by | Dec 1, 2024

December 1st, 2024 Register for the 2024 ICF Conference Webinar The Intermediate Care Facility Conference webinar for Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability or Related Conditions (ICF/IID) program staff and providers will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 5. There is one track, so register for each session for the complete educational activity. Welcome to the 2024 ICF Conference: Embracing Change to Enhance Value 8:30–8:45 a.m....

Comments on Proposed Rule Changes for HCS & TxHmL Have Ended

by | Nov 28, 2024

November 28th, 2024 The informal comment period for new proposed changes to the rule for HCS & TxHmL (TAC 565 and 566) ended on November 27, 2024: Comment on Proposed & Draft Rules | Texas Health and Human Services. These proposed new and amended rules implement House Bill (HB) 1009 by Turner the 88th Legislature, Regular Session, 2023. HB 1009 imposes a new requirement on a Medicaid provider providing services under a 1915(c) waiver to conduct criminal...

The TxHmL Handbook Revision 24-1

by | Nov 26, 2024

November 26th, 2024 The TxHmL Handbook Has Been Revised Texas Home Living (TxHmL) Program handbook revision 24-1 updates Appendix X. This revision became effective Oct. 1, 2024. Click this link to see the updates.