Extreme Winter Weather Emergency Resources & Considerations

by | Dec 30, 2024

December 30th, 2024 HHSC reminds long-term care facilities and agencies to review and update emergency plans for freezing temperatures and snow. Emergency plans for extreme weather should include the provider’s plan to address: Power loss. Water and food needs. Medical and pharmaceutical supplies. Communication to families and staff. Staffing shortages. Sheltering in place and evacuation, as applicable. Providers must follow emergency preparedness rules and their...

ISS (Individual Socialized Services) FAQ’s

by | Dec 26, 2024

December 26th, 2024  Individualized Skills and Socialization FAQ’s:  Updated Dec 2024 HHSC Long-term Care Regulation updated the Individualized Skills and Socialization frequently asked questions document on December 4, 2024. Read the FAQ here. June 5th, 2023 HHSC’s Response to Three Recent ISS-Related Questions From Providers   Question 1: May an Individualized Skills and Socialization (ISS) provider charge families for after-hour care?  Many...

Reminder: Revalidation Period Extension Through May 31st, 2025

by | Dec 20, 2024

December 20th, 2024 TMHP Email:  TMHP sent this email to keep providers up to date regarding a recently published article, which details the recent Provider Revalidation Extension that was granted by the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC). The fully published article can be found here: https://www.tmhp.com/news/2024-12-13-revalidation-due-dates-extended-and-retroactive-enrollment-period-be-implemented. It covers the recently granted revalidation...

New Review Process regarding Critical Incident Reports

by | Dec 18, 2024

December 18th, 2024 Guidance Related to the Regional Offsite Review Process for Critical Incidents Reported into CIMS HHSC Long-term Care Regulation published Provider Letter 2024-22, Regional Offsite Review (ROR) Process for Critical Incidents Reported into the Critical Incident Management System (CIMS), for Home and Community-based Services (HCS) and Texas Home Living (TxHmL) providers and a frequently asked questions document. Both documents are available on...

Deadline For Stakeholder Comments For Proposed HCS and TxHmL Billing Requirements-Dec. 16th, 2024

by | Dec 16, 2024

December 14th, 2024 Home and Community-based Services and Texas Home Living stakeholders can now comment on the proposed revisions to the HCS and TxHmL Billing Requirements by 5 p.m. on December 16. The proposed billing requirement revisions and a summary of changes are located on the Long-term Care Providers webpage and are outlined below: HCS HCS Billing Requirements Draft Revision 25-1 HCS Billing Requirements Draft Revision 25-1 Summary of Changes (PDF) TxHmL...