by Julie Blacklock | Nov 15, 2025
November 15th, 2025 HHAeXchange EVV Mobile App Update On Nov. 3, some HHAeXchange+ users who have automatic updates enabled received the latest version of the HHAeXchange+ app automatically after signing in. HHAeXchange+ users who do not have automatic updates enabled will need to manually update the HHAeXchange+ app through their mobile device app store. The update is being released in phases, and some service providers may receive the update sooner than others....
by Julie Blacklock | Nov 15, 2025
November 15th, 2025 UPL (Upper Payment Limit) Supplemental Payment Program FFY 2026 Eligibility List Published The HHSC Provider Finance Department has published the eligibility list for the federal fiscal year (FFY) 2026 Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability or Related Conditions (ICF/IID) Upper Payment Limit (UPL) supplemental payment program on the program webpage. Per Title 1 of the Texas Administrative Code, Section...
by Julie Blacklock | Nov 14, 2025
November 14th, 2025 If you were unable to attend the virtual conference, copies of the handouts can be found below Cross-Agency Employment Conference 2024 Program Handout PowerPoint Handout HHSC was not able to able to record the event nor did they allow time for Q&A. Questions, however, may be submitted to: employment_services_virtual_conference@hhs.texas.gov
by Julie Blacklock | Nov 11, 2025
November 11th, 2025 A recording of the October 30 DAHS and Individualized Skills and Socialization provider webinar with HHSC Long-term Care Regulation is now available. The presentation (PDF) is also available. Listen to the webinar recording. Email LTCR Policy for a transcript. May 4th, 2025 A recording of the April 24 DAHS and Individualized Skills and Socialization provider webinar with HHSC Long-term Care Regulation is now available. The presentation (PDF) is...
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....