ISS Updates & New Rules (HCS/TxHmL)
March 30th, 2026 NEW RULES FOR ISS: ENFORCEMENT DATE- MAY 1st, 2026 New Rules came out today March 30th, 2026. Click on link below. PL 2026-05 March 25th, 2026 Reminder About New ISS Rules Enforcement Date of 5/1/26 and Webinar on April 30th, 2026 HHSC agreed and stated it would set May 1, 2026 as the enforcement date. HHSC also agreed to conduct a webinar and issue an Information Letter in advance of the enforcement date to ensure ISS providers have sufficient...Just a Reminder: STAIRS System Retirement & Cost Report Access Deadline is April 30, 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...In-Person Trainings: Employment First/Employment Services
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...April Classes Coming Soon!
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,...Joint Training From HHSC For Providers
Joint Training Page Available for HCS/TxHmL/ICF/ISS Providers The HCS and TxHmL programs now have a Joint Training Opportunities page where providers can register for upcoming classes. Class size will be limited to maximize participation, but classes will be offered regularly. Providers should check the page often for updates. There will be recordings of special presentations available for viewing on-demand later. Joint Provider On-Line Training Opportunities 2026...Upcoming Events
Apr
13
Mon
10:00 am
Webinar “Development of The Com...
@ Webinar
Webinar “Development of The Com...
@ Webinar
Apr 13 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Webinar “Development of The Comprehensive Nursing Assessment & Nursing Service Plan” (HCS/TxHmL) “Quick Pay” REGISTRATION Date: April 13th, 2026 Time: 10AM-12:30 PM Cost: $65/person For: Nursing Staff, Quality Assurance Staff, Program Managers, Administrators Presenter: Julie Blacklock, IDD Waiver Consultant[...]
Apr
17
Fri
1:00 pm
“Nursing Documentation Requireme...
@ Webinar
“Nursing Documentation Requireme...
@ Webinar
Apr 17 @ 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
“Nursing Documentation Requirements & Billable Services” (HCS/TxHmL) After payment is made, you will receive a webinar registration link for “Gotowebinar”. Please register right away to receive reminders. All Attendees will receive “Certificate of Completion” from[...]
Apr
29
Wed
9:30 am
2-Day Workshop- “Best Practices ...
@ Private Provider's Association of Texas
2-Day Workshop- “Best Practices ...
@ Private Provider's Association of Texas
Apr 29 @ 9:30 am – Apr 30 @ 4:30 pm
2-Day Workshop “Best Practices For HCS Client Admission and 30-Day Post-Admission Follow-Up Activities” Important: If you prefer to pay for attending individual days of the training as opposed to the entire 3 days, you[...]