by Julie Blacklock | Oct 5, 2025
October 6th, 2025 October Update HHSC will switch to a new web-based software application that will be used to collect information from providers for Medicaid and non-Medicaid cost reports, Supplemental and Directed Payment Program enrollments, and legislatively directed reports, starting in early 2026. The new system, State of Texas Electronic Provider System (STEPS), will update and simplify the reporting and directed payment program enrollment processes. The...
by Julie Blacklock | Oct 5, 2025
October 5th, 2025 Texas Human Services Commission (HHSC) will be hosting free in-person Employment First/Employment Services trainings across the state from October to December 2025. What: Employment First/Employment Services Training Where: Wichita Falls, San Angelo, Weslaco, Lufkin, Sugar Land, and San Antonio When: Various dates from October to December 2025 Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. CST Register: Select your session and register now. Space is limited to 50...
by Julie Blacklock | Oct 5, 2025
October 5th, 2025 HHSC Long-term Care Regulation will host a webinar for Day Activity and Health Services (DAHS) and Individualized Skills and Socialization providers Date: October 30, 2025 Time: 11 a.m. to noon. Place: Webinar DAHS and Individualized Skills and Socialization providers should attend this and all webinars with HHSC LTCR. LTCR will provide the latest updates and answer questions from participants. Register for the...
by Julie Blacklock | Oct 5, 2025
October 5th, 2025 What triggers an OIG audit or investigation? The Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) is charged with preventing fraud, waste and abuse in health and human services programs to protect taxpayer dollars and program clients. To achieve this, OIG conducts audits, inspections, and investigations to ensure that Medicaid funds are used appropriately and efficiently. Another important fact is that TMHP (Texas Medicaid...
by Julie Blacklock | Oct 5, 2025
October 5th, 2025 October 29th, IDD and PI Quarterly Webinar with HHSC LTCR HHSC Long-Term Care Regulation (LTCR) will host a webinar on the latest information from LTCR for providers for the following programs: HCS, TxHmL, ISS, PI, and ICF. Date: Oct. 29, 2025 Time: 2–3 p.m. Register for the webinar. If it is difficult to register for the webinar using Internet Explorer, try using another browser, such as Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge. For questions or to...