Awarded Levels for the Attendant Compensation &DCS Enhancement Programs-2023

by | Oct 2, 2022

October 2nd, 2022 Texas HHSC has posted awarded levels for Long-term Services and Supports (LTSS) providers participating in the Attendant Compensation and Direct Care Staff enhancement programs for state fiscal year (FY) 2023 for the following programs: Attendant Compensation Rate Enhancement Program for: Community Living Assistance and Support Services (CLASS) – Direct Service Agency (DSA); Day Activity and Health Services (DAHS); Deaf-Blind with Multiple...

Deadline Coming Up Soon For Comments on HHSC Proposed TAC Rules

by | Sep 24, 2022

September 24th, 2022 Deadline for Comments on HHS Proposed Rules Due Oct. 17 Texas HHSC is accepting comments from stakeholders on the following proposed rules, which are now posted in the Texas Register. The comment period ends Oct. 17, 2022. Texas Administrative Code, Title 40, Part 1, Chapter 9, Subchapter N, repeal of Sections 9.551, 9.552, 9.554, 9.556, 9.558, 9.560 – 9.563, 9.566 – 9.568, 9.570, 9.571, 9.573 – 9.575, 9.582, 9.583, concerning Home...

Updated LTC Online Portal User Guides for HCS and TxHmL Waiver Programs Now Available

by | Sep 18, 2022

Updated LTC Online Portal User Guides for HCS and TxHmL Waiver Programs Now Available The Long-term Care Online Portal User Guides for Home and Community-based Services and Texas Home Living Waiver Programs have been updated. The learning path has been updated to include detailed instructions for entering Consumer Directed Services services in dollars instead of units, which were added to the 3608 and 8582 Individual Plan of Care Item-by-Item guides. Read the full...

Crosswalk Billing Codes For DH -Sept. 2022 Update

by | Sep 17, 2022

September 17th, 2022 EVV Mismatches For DH Providers Must Use Bill Codes Listed in the HCS and TxHmL Bill Code Crosswalk for Claims Submission Concern and Issue HCS and TxHmL providers are receiving unnecessary electronic visit verification (EVV) mismatches for Day Habilitation services due to providers not using proper bill code and modifier combinations based on where services are delivered. Which day habilitation bill codes do I use? In-Home Day Habilitation...