Medical Care Advisory Committee (MCAC) met Thursday, February 13, 2025

by | Feb 15, 2025

February 15th, 2025 The Medical Care Advisory Committee (MCAC) met Thursday, February 13, 2025.  The following items of interest were on the agenda. These items were: ~  Status of Medicaid Eligibility Unwinding ~   Discussion on CMS’ guidance regarding ensuring continuity of coverage for individuals receiving Home and Community-based Services ~  Employment Readiness (new service as result of HB 4169 (Price, 88 R).  View HB 4169...

Spotlight Musical Theater Presentation in Dallas February 22nd, 2025

by | Feb 14, 2025

February 14th, 2025 Belong Disability Ministry celebrates 15 years of Spotlight Musical Theater with a new production, “I’m on My Way” on Saturday, February 22 from 5:00 – 7:00pm at Highland Park United Methodist Church. This comedic, yet touching musical shares captivating stories of what it’s like to live with a disability through a series of DART rides. Join us in a theatrical display that features real-world scenarios, upbeat original music, and a...

IDD and PI Quarterly Webinar with HHSC LTCR (HCS & TxHmL Providers)

by | Feb 12, 2025

February 12th, 2025 IDD and PI Quarterly Webinar with HHSC LTCR Recording Available The Jan. 30 recording of the Intellectual and Developmental Disability Programs (IDD) and Provider Investigations (PI) quarterly webinar with Long-term Care Regulation (LTCR) is available. Listen to the webinar recording. Read the IDD and PI Quarterly Webinar (PDF). Email LTCR Policy for the transcript. November 13th, 2024 IDD and PI Quarterly Webinar with HHSC LTCR Recording...

5-Year Children’s Behavioral Health Strategic Plan

by | Feb 8, 2025

February 8th, 2025 The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has published the 2024 Children’s Behavioral Health Strategic Plan (PDF). The five-year plan is intended to foster an environment in which Texas children and their caregivers, based on identified need, have access to compassionate, comprehensive, and innovative behavioral health care, that will help develop their resilience and enable them to thrive emotionally, mentally, and socially. The...