Letter To Providers From Twogether Consulting: August 3rd, 2026

by | Aug 2, 2026

August 3rd, 2026 From Twogether Consulting Hello Everyone! It’s a scorcher out there, and I don’t think there will be rain or cooler weather anytime soon!  Don’t forget to keep your individuals out of the sun for any major length of time and ensure they are well-hydrated.  Keep the sunscreen, sunglasses, and hats handy when spending time in the sun. This month there are some exciting IDD and other disability events: Several intellectual and...

LTCR Provider Webinar Training

by | Jul 31, 2026

July 31st, 2026 August 2026 LTCR Provider Webinar Training Opportunities Home and Community Based and Texas Home Living Provider (HCS/TxHmL) and Individualized Skills and Socialization Joint Training webinars: Host Home and Companion Care for Home and Community Based Services Providers Tuesday, Aug. 04 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Register here for the webinar. HCS/TxHmL Certification Standards: An Overview of Changes Friday, Aug. 28 2:30–3:30 p.m. Register here for...

ISS Updates & New Rules (HCS/TxHmL)

by | Jul 31, 2026

July 31st, 2026 CLARIFICATION:  Staff Training Requirements for Providers of DAHS with ISS Only Licenses ANE Emergency Response  Infection Control Current rules at §559.227(l)(2)(B), §559.227(l)(2)(C), and §559.227(l)(2)(E) specify that staff are to receive training on these  topics “at least biannually.”  HHSC has received questions regarding the meaning of biannual (twice every year or every two years). HHSC clarified that the training is to occur...

DAHS & ISS Quarterly Webinar

by | Jul 31, 2026

July 31st, 2026 If you missed the quarterly ISS webinar on 7/30/26, the recording and handout will be posted in the near future, but they are not available yet. July 13th, 2026 Register for DAHS/ISS Quarterly Webinar HHSC Long-Term Care Regulation will host a webinar for Day Activity and Health Services (DAHS) and Individualized Skills and Socialization providers regarding the latest information from LTCR. DAHS and Individualized Skills and Socialization providers...

TMHP-IAMOnline Update

by | Jul 30, 2026

July 30th, 2026 UPDATE: TMHP EDI Connectivity Change Rescheduled for Sept. 1, 2026 The TMHP Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Connectivity change scheduled for Aug. 1, 2026, has been moved to Sept. 1, 2026. Note: This change gives batch submitters more time to prepare for the transition from the virtual private network connectivity method to the new Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) method. Providers that fail to complete trading partner testing for their...

DAHS With ISS Only: Emergency Preparedness Plans & Fire Safety Plan Requirements

by | Jul 27, 2026

July 27th, 2026 These Items Need To Be In Your ER Preparedness Plans.  See the rule below with information and please take note of the “8 Core Functions” of your ER Preparedness Plan &  what contents must be in your Fire Safety Plan Title 26 Part I Ch 559 Subchapter D Ch 559.79 (a) Definitions. The following words and terms, when used in this section, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. (1) Designated...