BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT SERVICES PROVIDER POLICY TRAINING

by | Sep 14, 2026

Behavioral Support Services September 14th, 2026 IMPORTANT:  Behavioral Support Services Provider Required Policy Training is Being Revised Some of you have reached out to me to let me know that the link for taking the WBT (Web-based training) modules is not working.  I have reached out to HHSC and LTCR Policy, and this is what LTCR Joint Trainings Department responded with: “We apologize for the inconvenience; the training is currently in the process of...

HCS, TxHmL and PI Quarterly Webinar- October 27th, 2026

by | Sep 14, 2026

September 14th, 2026 Register for HCS, TxHmL, & PI (Provider Information) Quarterly Webinar HCS, TxHmL and PI Provider Webinar with LTCR Oct. 27, 2026 10–11 a.m. Register for the webinar. To request agenda items or for questions about this webinar, email LTCR Policy.

ICF/IID Updates

by | Sep 14, 2026

September 14th, 2026 ICF Quarterly Webinar with HHSC LTCR HHSC will host a webinar for ICF/IID providers regarding the most current information from LTCR. ICF Quarterly Webinar with LTCR Oct. 15, 2026 10–11 a.m. Register for the webinar. To request agenda items or for questions about this webinar, email LTCR Policy. Future Webinar Dates Jan. 13, 2027 July 25th, 2026 July 15 ICF/IID Quarterly Webinar with HHSC LTCR Recording Available The July 15 recording of the...

Prompt Payment Act

by | Sep 11, 2026

September 11th, 2026  Prompt Payment Act: HHSC stated that it has received an increase in complaints from subcontractors (ISS providers, HH providers, and other entities) reporting that they have not been paid by the program provider. According to the statute:  Sec. 2251.022.  TIME FOR PAYMENT BY VENDOR.  (a)  A vendor who receives a payment from a governmental entity shall pay a subcontractor the appropriate share of the payment not later than the 10th day after...

Can You Have Cameras In HCBS Settings?

by | Sep 11, 2026

September 11th, 2026 Cameras in HCBS Settings Update: HHSC Regulatory stated that at this time it is not citing HCS providers for use of cameras EXCEPT when there is a preponderance of evidence of a rights violation in which case it is sent to CAPM. Regulatory is waiting on the draft letter and interpretation being prepared by the Medicaid and CHIP Services department to determine if it (Regulatory) needs to change it’s current protocol/practice with regard...