AAIDD: Texas Chapter Annual 50th Anniversary Convention-(August 18th-August 21st, 2026) REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

by | Jul 9, 2026

July 9th, 2026   REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! AAIDD – Texas Chapter 50th Annual Convention August 18th-August 21st, 2026 OMNI Hotel (Corpus Christi, Texas) Registration is now open for the 50th Annual Convention of the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) Texas Chapter!  Be sure to make your plans early.  With high demand for hotel rooms, they expect a sellout.  Click here for more information, including registration,...

Financial Compliance Report FAQ’s

by | Jul 3, 2026

July 3rd, 2026 The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Provider Finance Department (PFD) has published a Financial Compliance Report Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document on the PFD Financial Compliance Report Information webpage. This resource provides information on the Financial Compliance Reporting requirements for Long-term Services and Supports (LTSS) Medicaid and non-Medicaid programs. If you have any questions about this FAQ, please email...

New Smoke Alarm Requirements for Home and Community-based Services Providers

by | Jun 30, 2026

June 30th, 2026 HHSC Long-Term Care Regulation (LTCR) has published a new Provider Letter 2026-09 (PDF) highlighting an HCS rule pertaining to smoke alarm requirements. Specific information on acceptable and unacceptable smoke alarm placement within the HCS home was added.  This includes both group homes and host homes. Providers can access this provider letter on the HCS Information and Provider Letters webpage. For questions,...

HHSC Road Show Trainings

by | Jun 25, 2026

June 25th, 2026 Update:  Handouts From The Austin HHSC Roadshow Trainings Here is the link where the presentations are located.  Scroll to bottom of the HHSC webpage – click on Roadshow Presentations: https://www.hhs.texas.gov/providers/long-term-care-providers/long-term-care-provider-resources/provider-monitoring FYI-Not all Roadshow locations have the same schedule of sessions.  You are therefore encouraged to periodically check the link above for new...