by Julie Blacklock | Feb 3, 2026
February 3rd, 2026 Joint Provider On-Line Training Opportunities 2026 Joint training opportunities are now offered on the new portal that HHSC has developed. This portal offers online training opportunities (videos) and an easy way to track training that providers have taken. “Learning Tree Portal” To register to use the portal, please go to this link See “Learning Tree Portal FAQ’s” for more information To see a video about the new...
by Julie Blacklock | Feb 2, 2026
Cost Report/Accountability Reports February 2nd, 2026 State Fiscal Year 2025 Cost Report Training Information From HHSC HHSC announces the publication of Information Letter (IL) 2026-02 regarding the state fiscal year 2025 Cost Report trainings for Long-term Services and Supports (LTSS) Medicaid and Non-Medicaid cost reports. With the transition to the State of Texas Electronic Provider System (STEPS), HHSC is transitioning from hosting webinars to...
by Julie Blacklock | Feb 2, 2026
February 2nd, 2026 From Twogether Consulting Hello Everyone! Valentine’s Day is almost here. It feels like January flew by us. Hope everyone across the state fared okay during our most recent winter freeze. We are currently planning to have our February classes posted in the next week. If you have any suggestions, please email us at info@twogetherconsulting.com. Here are just a few of the sessions we will be providing in the next month or so: February...
by Julie Blacklock | Feb 2, 2026
February 2nd, 2026 Information Letter No. 2026-01 Published: Telehealth Guidance CLASS/DBMD/HCS/TxHmL HHSC has published IL No. 2026-01 on January 14, 2026. This letter provides guidance to CLASS, DBMD, HCS, and TxHmL providers regarding certain services that can be delivered using videoconferencing or synchronous audio-visual technology to ensure the rights, health, safety, and welfare of a person receiving services are maintained. In addition to current...
by Julie Blacklock | Feb 2, 2026
February 2nd, 2026 FEBRUARY SCHEDULE If you register for a class and can’t attend, please cancel your registration as soon as possible. HCS/TXHML Register here for any of the following Home and Community Support Services Agencies Joint Training Opportunities. Writing Acceptable Plans of Correction for HCS and TxHmL Providers Tuesday, Feb. 24 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Arlington, TX Writing Acceptable Plans of Correction for HCS and TxHmL Providers Thursday, Feb. 26...
by Julie Blacklock | Feb 2, 2026
February 1st, 2026 The EVV Policy Handbook Revision The Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) Policy Handbook, revision 26-1, adds new alternative device compliance policies and makes other miscellaneous changes. This revision became effective Jan. 30, 2026. Review the updates linked here. December 22nd, 2025 EVV System Interruptions EVV Aggregator Visit Files Not Being Processed HHSC and the Texas Medicaid & Healthcare Partnership (TMHP) are aware of an issue...
