Login Process “IAMOnline” for All Texas Medicaid Providers Through TMHP: UPDATE

June 14th, 2026 Effective June 12, 2026, the Texas Medicaid & Healthcare Partnership (TMHP) will transition to the TMHP IAMOnline platform as the new entry point for accessing applications on tmhp.com. TMHP IAMOnline manages user authentication and authorization to provide a secure, single-entry point for TMHP applications. The applications below are the first applications to be transitioned: MedLog Provider Enrollment and Management System (PEMS) Manage IMD...

Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Compliance Reports Primary Entity Contacts List

June 10th, 2026 HHSC has transitioned to a new web-based software application to collect information from providers for Medicaid and non-Medicaid financial compliance reports. The new system, STEPS, will update and simplify financial compliance reporting. HHSC will begin collecting fiscal year 2025 Financial Compliance Reports as of July 20th, 2026. HHSC has published a list of the identified Primary Entity Contacts (PECs) on the HHSC STEPS website for each of the...

Can You Have Cameras In HCBS Settings?

May 16th, 2026 The HCBS Settings rule does not allow the use of cameras in a resident’s bedroom or other areas where privacy is expected, unless a state’s waiver application calls for it and has been approved by CMS. Some providers have expressed that they serve some individuals whose guardians “demand” the use of cameras to monitor health status (such as a person with high medical needs or seizures) or to ensure no abuse occurs. It is our...

“Do You Know About “Adult Services?” In Texas (Link To 05-12-26 Recorded Webinar) Hosted By Consolidated Planning Group

May 13th, 2026 Our good friends at Consolidated Planning Group invited us to share this information. May 12, 2026 Webinar “Do You Know About “Adult Services?” In Texas?   A Consolidated Planning Group Panel Webinar In case you missed it, below is the contact info for panelists who participated, as well as the link to the recording from the session.  Super helpful discussion about ISS options, both licensed ISS and unlicensed DH opportunities and...

National AAIDD Sesqui Advocacy Award Goes To One of Own!

April 21st, 2026 In commemoration of the national chapter of AAIDD’s sesquicentennial, the Board of Directors selected from among nominations from its members to recognize the merit, impact, and contribution of 150 members to the Association and the field. Only individual members of the AAIDD at the time of their nomination were eligible. Members for the Sesqui Awards were selected for recognition in the areas of Research, Service, Policy,...