HHSC: HCS Amendment To Rates Effective Sept. 1, 2025-Update

by | Aug 30, 2025

August 30th, 2025 CMS has approved the 1915 (c) waiver amendments with an effective date of September 1, 2025. This means that the rates funded by Rider 23 and posted by HHSC on August 19, 2025 will be effective September 1, 2025. Copy of Information Letter 2025-17 and link to approved rates –  https://www.hhs.texas.gov/sites/default/files/documents/il2025-17.pdf New Information Letters ILs):  Please read these letters very carefully, especially if you...

HCS Home Page, Provider Letters, Contacts and Resources (Update)

by | Jul 28, 2025

July 28th, 2025 Home and Community-based Services (HCS) HCS Home page Provider Letters/Provider Communications!!! Click here for news, information letters (ILs) & provider letters (PLs). To receive provider letters & communications for HCS/TxHmL/ICF/ISS or other HHSC programs, please go to GovDelivery signup from Granicus at: https://service.govdelivery.com/accounts/TXHHSC/subscriber/new Remember to only sign up for the alert letters and communications for...

PAT (Provider Applicant Test)-Update 2025 (HCS/TxHmL)

by | Jul 23, 2025

July 22nd, 2025 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) and Test available? This training is available online at this time (training modules). The PAT Test itself is being revamped and is not available to take until  September of 2025. If you are trying to apply for an HCS/TxHmL contract at this time, you will...

HCS and TxHmL Quarterly Webinar Scheduled for August 28th, 2025

by | Jul 23, 2025

July 23rd, 2025 Program providers and other interested stakeholders can now register for the upcoming HCS and TxHmL quarterly webinar. HCS and TxHmL Quarterly Webinar August 28, 2025 10:00am-12:00pm Register here for the August 28 HCS-TxHmL Quarterly Webinar Webinar topics include: Form Updates TMHP: Claims Data Export & Enrollment Form Processing Enhancements for HCS and TxHmL Level of Need Submission Requirements and Resources EVV Required Services and...

Statewise Provides Free EVV Compliance Checklist For Texas

by | Jul 22, 2025

July 22, 2025 From our friends at Statewise: 7 essential steps to EVV compliance, as well as Pro Tips are provided in this free checklist from Statewise. “At Statewise, we’ve made it easier for providers like you to stay on top of your responsibilities with a free EVV Compliance Checklist—designed specifically for Texas Medicaid agencies.” Texas EVV Compliance Checklist Free  For more info on Texas EVV from...