Correction to “LTC Dashboard Data Export Report Column Names (HCS/TxHmL Providers)

by | Jul 24, 2024

July 24th, 2024 Correction to “LTC Dashboard Data Export Report Column Names” Regarding the Excel Export Reports on the Long-Term Care (LTC) Dashboard: On June 21, 2024, two mislabeled column names were corrected on several LTC Dashboard Data Export Reports: Column O – Previously mislabeled as ‘Medicaid Eligibility End Date’ is now correctly labeled as ‘Last Billed Date;’ and Column P – Previously mislabeled as ‘Last Billed Date’ is now correctly labeled as...

EVV Guidance For Providers During Severe Weather

by | Jul 23, 2024

July 23rd, 2024 SEVERE WEATHER POLICY REMINDER In response to the recent severe weather, HHSC is issuing the following guidance for EVV program providers, financial management services agencies (FMSAs) and Consumer Directed Services (CDS) employers. All service delivery for an EVV-required service must be documented in the EVV system. If an EVV clock in and clock out method (home phone landline, mobile, or alternative device) was not available due to the severe...

Don’t Forget About ACRES Open Enrollment July 1st-31st, 2024

by | Jul 15, 2024

July 15th, 2024 HHSC announces State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2025 Open Enrollment for the following programs: Attendant Compensation Rate Enhancement Program for: Community Living Assistance and Support Services (CLASS) – Direct Service Agency (DSA) Home and Community-based Services (HCS) Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability or Related Conditions (ICF/IID) Texas Home Living (TxHmL) And other appropriate programs For SFY 2025,...

Fee Review for Medicaid & Non-Medicaid Reimbursement Rates and Methodologies

by | Jul 12, 2024

July 12th, 2024 Biennial Fee Review for Medicaid & Non-Medicaid Reimbursement Rates and Methodologies Please register for the sessions of importance to you.  See below or go to:  https://www.hhs.texas.gov/about/communications-events/meetings-events/2024/08/08/biennial-fee-review-medicaid-non-medicaid-payment-rates-rate-methodologies-agenda Online Meetings. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct stakeholder engagement meetings...

“Beyond The Basic Certified Public Accounting Firm”-Presented by LaShonda Dennis of Pegue-Dennis, CPA PC

by | Jul 9, 2024

July 9th, 2024 Thank you so much for those of you who could attend today’s session hosted by Twogether Consulting.   I know many of you who registered were unable to attend today.  Our thoughts and prayers go out to those of you in Houston and other areas affected by the hurricane and flooding.  We have recorded today’s session and will also post it on our “gotostage” channel as well as LinkedIn and FB pages.   Click on the link below to...

HB 4169 Implementation: Proposed Amendments to HCS, TxHmL & DBMD Waivers

by | Jul 1, 2024

July 1st, 2024 HB 4169 directed HHSC to add pre-vocational services as a service through ISS or add it as a new service/benefit to HCS, TxHmL & DBMD.  In conversations with CMS last fall, HHSC was informed that the service had to be a separate service from ISS, hence HHSC is proposing the service as a new benefit.  Discussions with CMS, the Meaningful Skills Development and Employment Services subcommittee of the IDD System Redesign Advisory Committee and...