Resources for IDD Providers: Organizations & Associations

October 13th, 2024 National Organizations:American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD)American Network of Community Options & Resources (ANCOR)National Association of Qualified Developmental Disability ProfessionalsNational Parent Network on Disabilities (NPND)The Accreditation Council State Associations:Private Providers Association of Texas (PPAT) Providers Alliance for Community Services of Texas (PACSTX) Southwest Society of...

Office of Inspector General (OIG) Recommends Updating ER/Evac Plans

October 12th, 2024 From OIG: Update emergency plans Providers should take stock of emergency preparations, acknowledging that a disaster is best prepared for well ahead of time. In Texas, long-term care facilities, including assisted living, nursing and intermediate care facilities, hospices and group homes, are responsible for maintaining emergency response plans for the residents in their care. To verify that providers comply with federal and state requirements,...

CLASS Program Updates

October 8th, 2024 CLASS Program Manual Revised The Community Living Assistance and Support Services (CLASS) Provider Manual revision 24-2 updates Section 2350 and Form 3595. The revision is effective Sept. 1, 2024. Click here to review the updates.

EVV Policy Training Webinars For Program Providers, FMSA’s & CDS Employers: Sept.-Oct. 2024

September 14th, 2024 ** This is especially important for all of you new HCS/TxHmL Providers. Registration Available for HHSC EVV Policy Training Webinars for Program Providers, FMSAs and CDS Employers HHSC is hosting Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) policy training webinars for program providers and financial management services agencies (FMSAs), and Consumer Directed Services (CDS) employers. You will complete the annual EVV policy training requirement by...