New Smoke Alarm Requirements for Home and Community-based Services Providers

by | Jun 30, 2026

June 30th, 2026 HHSC Long-Term Care Regulation (LTCR) has published a new Provider Letter 2026-09 (PDF) highlighting an HCS rule pertaining to smoke alarm requirements. Specific information on acceptable and unacceptable smoke alarm placement within the HCS home was added.  This includes both group homes and host homes. Providers can access this provider letter on the HCS Information and Provider Letters webpage. For questions,...

NAR-SEMARC-Employability Status Check Training Opportunities

by | Jun 30, 2026

June 30th, 2026 In the event you missed the NAR & SEMARC Employability Status Check training on June 29th or June 30th: Here are the handouts from the June 29th webinar in the event you were not able to participate and want to review before the webinar you or your staff join. NAR & SEMARC Employability Check Training Handout SEMARC User Guide TULIP Log On Handout SEMARC User Guide Training Handout HHSC will post an Information Letter on the subject in the...

ISS Updates & New Rules (HCS/TxHmL)

by | Jun 28, 2026

June 28th, 2026 Revised Provider Letter 2023-01 for DAHS-ISS Services. HHSC has published revised Provider Letter 2023-01, New Regulatory Rules for Long-term Care Regulation (LTCR) DAHS-Individualized Skills and Socialization Services (DAHS-ISS). Revisions include updated information from the most recently published TAC rules, updated hyperlinks, and non-substantial revisions to provide clarification. Providers can access this provider letter on the ISS...

HHSC Road Show Trainings

by | Jun 25, 2026

June 25th, 2026 Update:  Handouts From The Austin HHSC Roadshow Trainings Here is the link where the presentations are located.  Scroll to bottom of the HHSC webpage – click on Roadshow Presentations: https://www.hhs.texas.gov/providers/long-term-care-providers/long-term-care-provider-resources/provider-monitoring FYI-Not all Roadshow locations have the same schedule of sessions.  You are therefore encouraged to periodically check the link above for new...

Financial Compliant Report & Payment Adequacy Provisions Correction

by | Jun 14, 2026

June 14th, 2026 This communication serves to correct the notice sent on Friday about the information letter governing Payment Adequacy Provisions and State Fiscal Year 2025-29 Financial Compliance Report Information.  Some providers have noted that the link in the letter did not work, so the correct, revised letter is below for your review. Please note the letter does not completely replace IL 2026-12, but HHSC has removed IL 2026-12 from the website, and it is...