Guidance for Providers Related to the Search Engine for Multi-Agency Reportable Conduct (SEMARC)
September 10th, 2026 REMINDER: Held Harmless Period Just a friendly reminder: Concerning the implementation of SB 1849 (89th Texas Legislative session) which created the Interagency Reportable Conduct Search Engine (aka, SEMARC), including PL 2026-10 , the hold harmless period ends on 10/05/2026. DOES NOT apply to HCS/TxHmL yet (implementation targeted for March 2027), but does apply to other programs referenced in PL 2026-10 including ICFs/IID, DAHS, DAHS with...Important Note: HCS, TxHmL, and LIDDA-Entering Suspension End Dates
September 9th, 2026 Important Note Concerning Entering Suspension Dates in LTC Online Portal. The suspension end date is the date the suspension ends, before a person returns to service. When entering a suspension end date on an Individual Movement Form (IMT) in the Long-Term Care (LTC) Online Portal, the date entered must be one day before the person returns to service. Using the correct end date ensures that the location and service authorizations are created...HHSC Publishes Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Compliance Reports PEC List on the STEPS Website
September 8th, 2026 Updated Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Compliance Reports Primary Entity Contacts List HHSC has published a list of the identified Primary Entity Contacts (PECs) on the HHSC STEPS website for each of the requested Financial Compliance Reports. The PEC is identified based on the entity’s approved primary email address associated with the entity’s NPI in the Texas Medicaid and Healthcare Partnership (TMHP) Provider Enrollment and Management System...LIDDA Handbook Has Been Revised
September 5th, 2026 The LIDDA Handbook Revision -2026 The Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability Authority (LIDDA) Handbook, revision 26-3, updates the handbook. This revision is effective Sept. 1, 2026. Review the updates linked here. August 15th, 2024 LIDDA Handbook Revision The Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability Authority Handbook (LIDDA) revision 24-2 updates Sections 13000, 15000, 19000, 21000 and 24000, and adds Appendix VI and Appendix...Upcoming Events
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2-Day LIVE Workshop: “HCS Care ...
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2-Day LIVE Workshop: “HCS Care ...
@ Down Home Ranch
Oct 5 @ 9:30 am – Oct 6 @ 4:00 pm
LIVE IN-PERSON 2-DAY TRAINING “HCS Care Coordination/Case Management Training” All HCS providers are welcome, and there will be an opportunity to book your lodging on-site in some of the DHR cabins, if any[...]