Modifications to CMS Regs HCBS Settings Rules: Access To Food, Locks On Individual’s Doors & More

by | Feb 21, 2023

February 21st, 2023 Update on Who Qualifies To Assess The Need For A Modification According to HHSC (and the proposed rules that will now be under Chapter 263) modifications to the door lock requirement must be based on a documented, assessed need and brought to the SPT for review and documentation in one’s PDP As to whom determines the assessed need, HHSC stated at recent training sessions in Lake Jackson and Austin I believe, that a licensed professional,...

Repeal of HCS Rules under Title 40, Chapter 9 / Movement to Title 26, Chapter 565

by | Feb 15, 2023

February 14th, 2023   Repeal of HCS Rules under Title 40, Chapter 9 / Movement to Title 26, Chapter 565 Attached please find the proposed changes to the HCS certification principles. The proposed changes repeal rules under Chapter 9, Subchapter D and move to Chapter 565.  Remember that in addition to moving the rules to Chapter 565, several new rules are mentioned to be put in place as well as changes to existing rules for purposes of either updating,...

PAT: Provider Applicant Test-Update 2023

by | Feb 10, 2023

February 10th, 2023 From HHSC’s PAT  FAQ’s as of Jan. 1st, 2023 “Frequently Asked Questions for Providers Applicant Training (PAT) for HCS/TXHML” -When is the Provider Applicant Training (PAT) Online available? This training is now available online. The PAT training is the first step for applicants to obtain a contract with HHSC. Please do not submit your application without the PAT certificate that reflects a passing score of 85% or above....

Important: Re-evaluation of Medicaid Eligibility!!

by | Feb 9, 2023

March 2nd, 2023 Unwinding of Continuous Medicaid Coverage:  HHSC will stagger Medicaid Eligibility Determinations, separating into 3 groups.  IDD will be in the last group, meaning that packets will be sent in June with persons having 30 days to reply.  More information can be found at:  https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/health/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-covid-19-provider-information/end-continuous-medicaid-coverage-ambassador-toolkit February 9th, 2023 The...

TMHP’s 1915(c) Waiver YouTube Training Videos Website: PEMS (Program Enrollment Management Systems) & More

by | Feb 9, 2023

February 9th, 2023 Where can you find helpful Training Videos on the PEMS process? Check out the TMHP page with their Youtube videos for PEMS. In addition, you will find information on removing TPI’s and a Video series on running and utilizing your R&S Reports 1915 (c) waiver page at TMHP For YouTube Training Videos Specific link to R&S Report Video Series Specific link to Removal of TPI From Forms Video