Financial Compliance Report & Payment Adequacy Provisions Correction

by | Jun 14, 2026

June 14th, 2026 This communication serves to correct the notice sent on Friday about the information letter governing Payment Adequacy Provisions and State Fiscal Year 2025-29 Financial Compliance Report Information.  Some providers have noted that the link in the letter did not work, so the correct, revised letter is below for your review. Please note the letter does not completely replace IL 2026-12, but HHSC has removed IL 2026-12 from the website, and it is...

Login Process “IAMOnline” for All Texas Medicaid Providers Through TMHP: UPDATE

by | Jun 14, 2026

July 10th, 2026 New Login Process for All Texas Medicaid Providers Through TMHP’s IAMOnline and Provider Multi-Factor Authentication Registration for Transition Release 3 Effective Aug. 3, 2026,  the Texas Medicaid & Healthcare Partnership (TMHP) will add new applications to the TMHP IAMOnline platform. TMHP IAMOnline manages user authentication and authorization to provide a secure, single-entry point for TMHP applications. TMHP will transition the...

Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Compliance Reports Primary Entity Contacts List

by | Jun 10, 2026

June 10th, 2026 HHSC has transitioned to a new web-based software application to collect information from providers for Medicaid and non-Medicaid financial compliance reports. The new system, STEPS, will update and simplify financial compliance reporting. HHSC will begin collecting fiscal year 2025 Financial Compliance Reports as of July 20th, 2026. HHSC has published a list of the identified Primary Entity Contacts (PECs) on the HHSC STEPS website for each of the...

Can You Have Cameras In HCBS Settings?

by | May 16, 2026

May 16th, 2026 The HCBS Settings rule does not allow the use of cameras in a resident’s bedroom or other areas where privacy is expected, unless a state’s waiver application calls for it and has been approved by CMS. Some providers have expressed that they serve some individuals whose guardians “demand” the use of cameras to monitor health status (such as a person with high medical needs or seizures) or to ensure no abuse occurs. It is our...

“Do You Know About “Adult Services?” In Texas (Link To 05-12-26 Recorded Webinar) Hosted By Consolidated Planning Group

by | May 13, 2026

May 13th, 2026 Our good friends at Consolidated Planning Group invited us to share this information. May 12, 2026 Webinar “Do You Know About “Adult Services?” In Texas?   A Consolidated Planning Group Panel Webinar In case you missed it, below is the contact info for panelists who participated, as well as the link to the recording from the session.  Super helpful discussion about ISS options, both licensed ISS and unlicensed DH opportunities and...