CARE as of March 1st: Client Assessment, Review, and Evaluation (CARE) Report and Screen Crosswalks Now Available

by | Feb 13, 2022

February 13th, 2022 HCS/TxHmL Providers & LIDDA’s: Client Assessment, Review, and Evaluation (CARE) Report and Screen Crosswalks Now Available The CARE report and screen crosswalks for HCS, TxHmL providers and LIDDAs are now available to assist with daily operations. Click the following link to view the files: Provider and LIDDA CARE Report Crosswalk Provider and LIDDA CARE Screen Crosswalk HCS and TxHmL providers will use these crosswalks to locate...

CBT (Computer Based Training) For Entering Claims For HCS & TxHmL Services As Of March 1st, 2022

by | Feb 8, 2022

February 8th, 2022 CBT (Computer Based Training) For TMHP Billing of Services/Entering Claims For those of you asking where to submit claims for HCS & TxHmL services after March 1st, this will be via TMHP.  CARE will no longer be used to submit these claims as of March 1st, 2022.  Training on how to submit your claims can be found on the TexMedConnect for LTC Providers portal via CBT training. TexMedConnect for Long-Term Care (LTC) Providers “This CBT...

Can An HCS Program Provider Provide Services To Their Own Child Or Family Member?

by | Feb 1, 2022

I recently received this response from HHSC and thought it might be helpful to some providers who may have this concern: There is no rule or regulation that prohibits an HCS Program Provider from providing services to their own child or family member. You can pop over to this site to get in touch with the best lawyers who will help you to claim this scheme. The program provider’s operations must prevent conflict of interest as required by 40 TAC §9.177(f): §9.177...

HCS/TxHmL Writing Acceptable Plans of Correction Webinar-Feb. 9th, 2022

by | Feb 1, 2022

February 1st, 2022 HCS/TxHmL Writing Acceptable Plans of Correction Webinar   “WHAT IS A POC? 42 CFR §488.401 defines a Plan of Correction to mean a plan developed by the facility and approved by CMS or the survey agency that describes the actions the facility will take to correct deficiencies and specifies the date by which those deficiencies will be corrected.Apr 19, 2021” Program providers can register for the Writing Acceptable Plans of...

Allowance of Delivery of PT, OT, and ST Services Via Telehealth (IL 2022-08)

by | Feb 1, 2022

February 1st, 2022 HHSC Publishes Information on Delivery of PT, OT, and ST Services (IL 2022-08) HHSC is issuing interim guidance allowing telehealth delivery of physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy services. Access Information Letter No. 2022-08, HB4: Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy Services Delivered by Synchronous Audio-Visual. The letter notes which therapies are not allowed to be delivered through telehealth...