HCS/TxHmL Interest List Slot Release Plan

by | Feb 16, 2026

February 16th, 2026 Interest List Slot Release #’s by HHSC  These are only numbers for HCS & TxHmL.  Accurate numbers for DBMD, CLASS, DCP and Star+Waiver will be released at a later date in communications to providers. HCS:  For the remainder of this fiscal year 105 slots (15/month) will be released. This means many LIDDAS will receive no slots while some may receive only 1 or 2 and some may receive 5 or 6. The above slot release figure was based on...

Assistance With Medicaid Renewal & Eligibility Issues

by | Feb 15, 2026

February 15th, 2026 Medicaid Eligibility Escalation Routes: Here is a contact list dated January 30, 2026 for assistance with Medicaid Eligibility Issues that need escalation. Please click on this document with 3 separate contacts per region for initiating resolution to Medicaid Eligibility-related matters. Please use these before contacting Rachel Patton, HHSC (Rachel.Patton@hhs.texas.gov).  You may also call your provider association for further help: (PPAT,...

DAHS Provider Manual Revision

by | Feb 14, 2026

February 14th, 2026 The Day Activity and Health Services (DAHS) Provider Manual Revision 26-1 aligns Health and Human Services Commission policy related to its Office of Inspector General. This revision is effective Feb. 10, 2026. Review the updates linked here. The changes specifically relate to “Fraud Referral”.  OIG will be ramping up their investigations of possible fraud as some of you may know.  These changes align policy with Health and Human...

LTCOP HCS/ TxHmL IPC Revision Submission Updates As of Feb. 20th, 2026

by | Feb 13, 2026

February 13th, 2026 Coming Soon! On February 20, 2026, the Texas Medicaid & Healthcare Partnership (TMHP) will update the Long-Term Care Online Portal (LTCOP) to streamline the Revision Individual Plan of Care (IPC) process for the Home and Community-based Services (HCS) and Texas Home Living (TxHmL) programs. This enhancement combines Revision IPC forms with Individual Movement Tracking (IMT)-Individual Update forms in some scenarios, enabling users to submit...

The New HHSC Learning Tree Portal For On-Line Joint Provider Training Opportunities

by | Feb 3, 2026

February 3rd, 2026 Joint Provider On-Line Training Opportunities 2026 Joint training opportunities are now offered on the new portal that HHSC has developed. This portal offers online training opportunities (videos) and an easy way to track training that providers have taken. “Learning Tree Portal”  To register to use the portal, please go to this link See “Learning Tree Portal FAQ’s” for more information To see a video about the new...

Cost Reporting Update!

by | Feb 2, 2026

Cost Report/Accountability Reports   February 2nd, 2026 State Fiscal Year 2025 Cost Report Training Information From HHSC HHSC announces the publication of Information Letter (IL) 2026-02 regarding the state fiscal year 2025 Cost Report trainings for Long-term Services and Supports (LTSS) Medicaid and Non-Medicaid cost reports. With the transition to the State of Texas Electronic Provider System (STEPS), HHSC is transitioning from hosting webinars to...