WS&C Mailbox for HHSC To Be Discontinued As of Oct. 31st, 2022

by | Oct 10, 2022

October 10th, 2022 As part of the on-going transformation efforts, HHSC will no longer use the following mailbox, effective Oct. 31, 2022: WaiverSurvey.Certification@hhsc.state.tx.us For a complete list of current contact information, program providers should refer to PL 2021-26 or e-mail Survey Operations at LTCRSurveyOperation@hhs.texas.gov. For policy questions related to HCS and TxHmL, providers should...

IPC Renewals Submissions, Transfers, How To Submit IPC into LTCOP

by | Oct 6, 2022

Timely Submission of IPC Renewals HHSC reminds HCS and TxHmL providers and local intellectual and developmental disability authorities (LIDDAs) to submit individual plan of care (IPC) renewals for individuals enrolled in the HCS and TxHmL waiver programs as early as program rules allow. For HCS, renewal IPCs must be submitted at least 30, but no more than 60, calendar days before the current IPC end date. TxHmL program providers and LIDDAs are encouraged to use...

Related Conditions: Diagnostic Codes Updated

by | Oct 6, 2022

October 3rd, 2022 HHSC has updated the Approved Diagnostic Codes for Persons with Related Conditions effective Oct. 1, 2022 to Sept. 30, 2023. The list of diagnostic codes has not changed for this year and can be viewed at HHSC Approved Diagnostic Codes for Persons with Related Conditions.

Important Reminder: HCS/TxHmL Webinar-October 13th, 2022

by | Oct 6, 2022

October 6th, 2022   In case you forgot, please register for this session. It is very important! HHSC will be hosting HCS & TxHmL Updates Provider Webinar on Oct. 13 For:  HCS/TxHmL program providers, LIDDA’s, and other interested parties This webinar will provide information on the following: Substantial changes being made to the HCS and TxHmL Program rules. IL 2022-49, assessments of HCS three-person residences, four-person residences and host...

Reminder-HCS Provider Applicants: LTC Providers Must Enroll in Texas Medicaid Before They Can Get Their Contract

by | Oct 5, 2022

August 4th, 2022 All New LTC Providers must Enroll in Texas Medicaid.  (So, this means even HCS provider applicants, at least once they are nearing the stage of having their application approved and/or at the latest, prior to receiving their contract/s.  Remember, you can’t start providing services and accepting clients to your HCS program until you get your letter with the approved contract/s. LTC-only Providers Enrolling Through Provider Enrollment and...