Transition Support Teams: 8 LIDDA’s Provide These Resources

by | Sep 3, 2025

September 3rd, 2025 Individuals that reside in institutions such as a nursing facility, state-supported living center (SSLC), or intermediate care facilities, who have IDD often have many significant medical, psychiatric, and behavioral needs that create challenges to living successfully in the most integrated community setting. Serving individuals who transition or divert from these institutions often requires specialized staff, intensive training, and expertise...

HHSC: HCS Amendment To Rates Effective Sept. 1, 2025-Update

by | Aug 30, 2025

August 30th, 2025 CMS has approved the 1915 (c) waiver amendments with an effective date of September 1, 2025. This means that the rates funded by Rider 23 and posted by HHSC on August 19, 2025 will be effective September 1, 2025. Copy of Information Letter 2025-17 and link to approved rates –  https://www.hhs.texas.gov/sites/default/files/documents/il2025-17.pdf New Information Letters ILs):  Please read these letters very carefully, especially if you...

AAIDD: Texas Chapter Annual 49th Convention (Sept. 30th-Oct. 3rd, 2025) Corpus Christi, Tx

by | Aug 29, 2025

August 29th, 2025   We invite you to this year’s Texas Chapter of AAIDD 49th Annual Convention. I am officially a board member this year (Julie Blacklock), and I will also be presenting a breakout session on October 2nd, 2025 especially for HCS providers. Please share with providers, families, and individuals.  All are welcome to come. For more information and registration, go to:  https://www.aaiddtx.org/2025-convention KEYNOTE SPEAKER Opening...

IDD and PI Quarterly Webinar with HHSC LTCR (HCS & TxHmL Providers)

by | Jul 28, 2025

July 28th, 2025 July 30th, IDD and PI Quarterly Webinar with HHSC LTCR HHSC Long-term Care Regulation will host a webinar for HCS, TxHmL, Individualized Skills and Socialization, PI and ICF/IID providers regarding the latest information from LTCR. July 30, 2025 2-3 p.m. Register for the webinar. Email LTCR Policy to request agenda items or ask any questions related to this webinar. Future Webinar Dates Oct. 29, 2025 Jan. 28, 2026 May 16th, 2025 April 30 IDD and PI...

HCS Home Page, Provider Letters, Contacts and Resources (Update)

by | Jul 28, 2025

July 28th, 2025 Home and Community-based Services (HCS) HCS Home page Provider Letters/Provider Communications!!! Click here for news, information letters (ILs) & provider letters (PLs). To receive provider letters & communications for HCS/TxHmL/ICF/ISS or other HHSC programs, please go to GovDelivery signup from Granicus at: https://service.govdelivery.com/accounts/TXHHSC/subscriber/new Remember to only sign up for the alert letters and communications for...