by Julie Blacklock | Apr 13, 2026
April 13th, 2026 Critical Incident Management System (CIMS) Monthly Provider Demonstrations FEI Systems will host a monthly provider demonstration webinar on April 14, 2026, from 10–11 a.m. Monthly provider demonstration webinars are offered to providers with access to the Critical Incident Management System (CIMS). The Texas Health and Human Services Commission encourages providers to take advantage of these live training opportunities. This applies to: Community...
by Julie Blacklock | Apr 11, 2026
April 11th, 2026 The HCS Handbook Has Been Revised The Home and Community-based Services (HCS) Handbook, revision 26-3, updates the handbook. This revision is effective April 10, 2026. Review the updates linked here. March 17th, 2026 The HCS Handbook Has Been Revised The Home and Community-based Services (HCS) Handbook, revision 26-2, updates Appendix X. This revision is effective March 16, 2026. Review the updates linked here. May 4th, 2025 The HCS Handbook Has...
by Julie Blacklock | Mar 26, 2026
March 26th, 2026 Change to HHSC cost reporting system, from STAIRS to STEPS! HHSC will be retiring the STAIRS system as part of the transition to the new cost reporting system, State of Texas Electronic Provider System (STEPS), beginning with cost reports collected in 2026. Important deadline: The final date to access and download historical cost reports from STAIRS is April 30, 2026, at 5 p.m. After this date, providers will no longer be able to access STAIRS to...
by Julie Blacklock | Mar 24, 2026
March 24th, 2026 HHSC is pleased to host free in-person Employment First/Employment Services trainings across the state of Texas from March to November 2026. What: Employment First/Employment Services Training Where: Fort Worth, Dallas, Houston, Corpus Christi, San Antonio, San Angelo, Beaumont, El Paso, Longview, and Lubbock When: Various dates from March to November 2026 Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. CST Register: Select your session and register now. Space is...
by Julie Blacklock | Mar 23, 2026
March 23rd, 2026 Please look for these April classes to be posted this week: (These classes will be posted on the website by March 23rd, 2026) Webinar: “Development Of The Comprehensive Nursing Assessment & NSP” (HCS/TxHmL) –April 13th, 2026 (10 am- 12:30 pm) Webinar: “Nursing Documentation & Billable Services” (HCS/TxHmL) –April 17th, 2026 (1pm-3:30pm) Live Training: “Admissions & Post Admission Follow-Up: Best Practices” – April 30th & 31st,...
