Reminder: Implementation Plan Form 2125 (HCS/TxHmL)

by | Jun 5, 2023

June 5th, 2023 Form 2125 from HHSC used int the HCS and TxHmL programs as the Implementation Plan form, was updated in Oct. 2022.  The form currently has a box to check this document if consent was obtained from the individual or LAR concerning receiving services via Synchronous Audio Visual Technology . Per standards of care, any professional therapy service or nursing service delivered using synchronous audio-visual technology must be clinically appropriate,...

Important Reminder: Consent For Synchronous Audio-Visual Technology

by | Jun 5, 2023

June 5th, 2023 Just A Reminder About Consent For Synchronous Audio-Visual Technology Revision 22-3; Effective Oct. 19, 2022 As appropriate for the individual and as permitted by service-specific requirements, the modalities for delivering services to an individual includes: In-person Synchronous audio-visual Audio only In addition to meeting service requirements, providers must defer to the needs of the individual receiving services, ensuring the mode of service...

Employment First Assessment Tool: Proposed Rules (HCS/TxHmL/CLASS/DBMD)

by | Jun 5, 2023

June 5th, 2023   IL 2023-22 Employment First Assessment Tool: Proposed Rules The employment first assessment tool should be utilized to ensure individuals receiving services through HCS, CLASS, DBMD & TxHmL, who want to work receive employment services from TWC. The Information Letter and proposed rules (informal comment period)  presented below are the result of SB 50 (Zaffirini), 87th Texas Legislature. SB 50  IL 2023-22, Employment First Uniform...

ISS (Individual Socialized Services) FAQ’s

by | Jun 5, 2023

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 times families cannot get off work at the time the program closes/services stop.  Some providers will keep their doors open until 5 or 6 (with staff present of course), until families get off work.  In these cases, the ISS providers charge families for...

New Critical Incident Management Reporting System: Updates

by | Jun 2, 2023

June 2nd, 2023 Critical Incident Management Reporting System (CIMS) Incident Report Submission Status HHSC has published IL 2023-19, Critical Incident Management Reporting System Incident Report Status. This letter is an update on the form submission status of critical incident reports entered into CIMS. This Information Letter applies to: Community Living Assistance and Support Services providers and case management agencies (CLASS) Deaf Blind with Multiple...

IDD Ombudsman “Client’s Rights & Complaints”

by | May 28, 2023

May 28th, 2023 When to Call the IDD Ombudsman The IDD Ombudsman receives complaints from individuals, family members, and the general public about the care, treatment, or services provided to an individual. Individuals receiving services or family members of the individual may prefer to call the IDD Ombudsman to assist in resolving an issue rather than speaking with their LIDDA service coordinator (SC) or HCS provider. (In addition, if you are not sure where to...