by Julie Blacklock | Jul 23, 2025
July 22nd, 2025 From HHSC’s PAT FAQ’s as of Jan. 1st, 2023 “Frequently Asked Questions for Providers Applicant Training (PAT) for HCS/TXHML” -When is the Provider Applicant Training (PAT) and Test available? This training is available online at this time (training modules). The PAT Test itself is being revamped and is not available to take until September of 2025. If you are trying to apply for an HCS/TxHmL contract at this time, you will...
by Julie Blacklock | Jul 23, 2025
July 23rd, 2025 Program providers and other interested stakeholders can now register for the upcoming HCS and TxHmL quarterly webinar. HCS and TxHmL Quarterly Webinar August 28, 2025 10:00am-12:00pm Register here for the August 28 HCS-TxHmL Quarterly Webinar Webinar topics include: Form Updates TMHP: Claims Data Export & Enrollment Form Processing Enhancements for HCS and TxHmL Level of Need Submission Requirements and Resources EVV Required Services and...
by Julie Blacklock | Jul 22, 2025
July 22, 2025 From our friends at Statewise: 7 essential steps to EVV compliance, as well as Pro Tips are provided in this free checklist from Statewise. “At Statewise, we’ve made it easier for providers like you to stay on top of your responsibilities with a free EVV Compliance Checklist—designed specifically for Texas Medicaid agencies.” Texas EVV Compliance Checklist Free For more info on Texas EVV from...
by Julie Blacklock | Jul 22, 2025
July 22nd, 2025 Attendant Rate and Cost Limit Revisions Webinar on July 22 HHSC will be providing updates to Home and Community-based Services (HCS) and Texas Home Living (TxHmL) providers, and local intellectual and developmental disability authorities (LIDDAs) on the topic of attendant rate and cost limit revisions for the waivers. Attendant Rate and Cost Limit Revisions Webinar July 22, 2025 2–3 p.m. Register here for the webinar. Run a test of your computer’s...
by Julie Blacklock | Jun 30, 2025
June 30th, 2025 HHSC Publishes IL-2025-11 HHSC will propose increased rates for identified attendant services and discontinue the Attendant Compensation Rate Enhancement program, effective Sept. 1, 2025. These changes are pursuant to the 2026-27 General Appropriations Act, Senate Bill 1, 89th Legislature, Regular Session, 2025 (Article II, HHSC, Rider 23). HHSC has published Information Letter (IL) 25-11, Discontinuation of the Attendant Compensation Rate...
