Pre-Vocational Services: Proposed Rule Amendments to Implement HB 4169
August 6th, 2024 House Bill (H.B.) 4169 (Price) which was passed by the 88th Legislature directs HHSC to add pre-vocational services as a new benefit to HCS, TxHmL and DBMD. HHSC activities related to Implementation: Following the bill’s passage and Governor’s signature, HHSC consulted with the IDD SRAC Meaningful Skills Development & Employment Services subcommittee on several occasions to not only obtain feedback on implementation of the...PACSTX CONFERENCE: “LAUNCHING FORWARD”-OCT. 1st-3rd, 2024-SAN MARCOS, TX
From our friends at PACSTX! 2024 Annual PACSTX Conference October 1st-3rd Embassy Suites Conference Center San Marcos, Tx Members: $350 | Non-Members: $375 Early bird pricing ends September 1. Group pricing is available. 2024-PACSTX-Topics-Flyer FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION HOTEL REGISTRATION This Year’s Topics -New regulations & regulatory enforcement -Strategies for addressing personnel issues unique to our industry -Tech...Medicaid Renewal Due Date: Notice of Extension
July 29th, 2024 A waiver was received from CMS to extend renewals for individuals who receive Medical Assistance Only for Medicaid for the Elderly and People with Disabilities due for renewal in October through December 2024 for 12 months. To clarify this would apply to the individuals who are receiving Medicaid due to a disability (SSDI) or being over 65 years of age, and would include individuals receiving a waiver program or residing in a facility. Their...HHSC Contact List Update: Provider Claims Services (PCS)-Claims Management Division
July 26th, 2024 New PCS Contact In December, Marie Redman, Provider Claims Services, HHSC, retired. Many providers relied on Ms. Redman for assistance with billing and claims issues. Please update your HHSC contact list to change the contact person to Leah Gann (at least for now). Ms. Gann started in February of this year, as the Manager V with PCS in the Claims Management Division. She now holds the position that Marie Redman held prior. She has requested that...City of Austin: Register For Extra Help During A Power Outage If You Have Medical Needs Requiring Electricity
July 25th, 2024 Register Now For Extra Help Before a Power Outage Great resource I just saw from the city of Austin that providers may need for some of their more medically fragile individuals during a power outage with medical equipment requiring power. “Does someone in your household have a critical medical condition that could become life-threatening during a power outage? You may qualify for the City of Austin’s Medically Vulnerable...Upcoming Events
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