HCS/TxHmL Resources: ISS Provider in San Antonio

by | Mar 31, 2023

March 30th, 2023 I wanted to share the website for one of the ISS providers in the San Antonio area as they do also offer competitive employment for individuals and have employment assistance (EA) and supported employment (SE). Hope this is a good resource from some HCS/TxHmL providers in their area. https://www.texasfoundationofhope.org/    2845 Thousand Oaks Dr. San Antonio, TX 78232 (210) 265-3351 txfoundationofhope@gmail.com Office Hours: Monday –...

HCS TAC 9.174 (23) Service Delivery: On-Site Residential Expectations Including Hot Water Temps & Locks On Bedroom Doors

by | Mar 30, 2023

March 30th, 2023 Review of this important section in 9.174 Service Delivery 9.174  (23)  (concerning HH/CC, RSS, SL on-site expectations including locks on bedrooms and hot water temps in the home) (23) ensure that, for an individual receiving host home/companion care, residential support, or supervised living:   (A) the individual lives in a home that is a typical residence within the community;   (B) the residence, neighborhood, and community meet the...

ISS Service Delivery Logs -Update

by | Mar 30, 2023

March 30th, 2023 Service Delivery Logs for Individualized Skills and Socialization As of March 14th, 2023, information from the HHSC ISS SDL website page: ISS SDL Logs Form 8615, On-site and Off-site Individualized Skills and Socialization Service Delivery Log, and Form 8616, In-Home Individualized Skills and Socialization Service Delivery Log, are no longer mandatory to document a service claim of on-site, off-site, or in-home individualized skills and...

TMHP: Where Do HCS/TxHmL Providers Go To Find The Information To Complete Their Cost Reports For 2022?

by | Mar 30, 2023

March 30th, 2023 Update HHSC’s Response to Some Of The Questions Concerning Cost Reports for 2022:  The HCS/TxHmL Units of Service Look-up tool was created at the providers’ request to assist them in completing the 2022 cost report.  Providers have questioned whether it captures all that is needed for the cost report and if HHSC is responsible for ensuring there is an appropriate report page for providers to collect this information in TMHP and/or Texas Med...