by Julie Blacklock | Nov 10, 2025
November 10th, 2025 HHSC Rider 23 from the 2026-2027 General Appropriations Act, Senate Bill 1, 89th Texas Legislature HHSC has published the Information Letter IL 2025-25 regarding the Rider 23: Texas Administrative Code Rule Amendments, Personal Attendant Base Wage Discontinuation, Rate Enhancement Discontinuation, Established Average Hourly Wage Assumed in Methodology, and Established Direct Care Wage and Benefits Expense Ratio, effective September 1, 2025....
by Julie Blacklock | Nov 10, 2025
Nov 10th, 2025 The November 2025 Long-Term Care (LTC) Provider Bulletin has been published on the LTC homepage on TMHP.com. Visit the TMHP LTC homepage regularly for news, reminders, training opportunities, and other important program updates. May 5th, 2025 The May 2025 Long-Term Care (LTC) Provider Bulletin has been published on the LTC homepage on TMHP.com. Visit the TMHP LTC homepage regularly for news, reminders, training opportunities, and other important...
by Julie Blacklock | Nov 8, 2025
Joint Training Page Available for HCS/TxHmL/ICF/ISS Providers The HCS and TxHmL programs now have a Joint Training Opportunities page where providers can register for upcoming classes. Class size will be limited to maximize participation, but classes will be offered regularly. Providers should check the page often for updates. There will be recordings of special presentations available for viewing on-demand later. November 8th, 2025 November 2025 LTCR Provider...
by Julie Blacklock | Nov 7, 2025
November 7th, 2025 The October 29th recording of the IDD Programs and Provider Investigations Quarterly Webinar with Long-term Care Regulation is now available. Listen to the webinar recording. Read the IDD and PI Quarterly Webinar PDF Email LTCR Policy for the transcript.
by Julie Blacklock | Oct 31, 2025
October 31st, 2025 Now Is The Time To Start Prepping For Winter Weather Emergencies It finally feels like fall weather in Texas, and before you know it, winter will be upon us. As IDD providers, you all know that you can’t wait til the last minute. For winter weather preparation, IDD providers should focus on creating an emergency kit with supplies like food, water, medication, and batteries, and ensuring a backup heat and power source. It is crucial to...