Winter Weather Emergency Resources & Considerations: Update

by | Jan 23, 2026

January 25th, 2026 As we are in the midst of extreme winter weather across the state, and we may be in for some more of the same right behind this freeze, please see the information from HHSC below: Long-Term Care Facility Winter and Extreme Freezing Weather Preparedness HHSC reminds long-term care facilities and agencies to review and update emergency plans for freezing temperatures and snow. Emergency plans for extreme weather should include the provider’s plan...

Provider Investigations Update (HCS/TxHmL)

by | Jan 15, 2026

January 15th, 2025 HHSC received funding for 69 new positions to assist with these investigations, specifically to address the backlog of open cases.  All newly employed persons are in various stages of training with some already having completed their training. The goal is to have all investigations for ‘pending intakes’ over 30 days completed by this fall.  This may result in some providers receiving an increase in communications from PI. Note: The number of...

IPC Renewals Submissions, Transfers, How To Submit IPC into LTCOP

by | Dec 31, 2025

December 31st, 2025 Now Effective: LTCOP HCS and TxHmL Transfer Form Submission Sequencing Enhancements On December 18, 2025, the Texas Medicaid & Healthcare Partnership (TMHP) released enhancements to the Long-Term Care Online Portal (LTCOP) that are designed to streamline the transfer process for the Home and Community-based Services (HCS) and Texas Home Living (TxHmL) waiver programs. These updates are now in effect for use by providers and local...

IDD and PI Quarterly Webinar with HHSC LTCR (HCS & TxHmL Providers)

by | Dec 30, 2025

December 30th, 2025 January 27th, Register for HCS, TxHmL and PI Quarterly Webinar HHSC Long-term Care Regulation will host a webinar for HCS, TxHmL and PI providers regarding the latest information from LTCR. Jan. 27, 2026 10–11 a.m. Register for the webinar. Email LTCR Policy to request agenda items or for questions related to this webinar.   October 5th, 2025 October 29th, IDD and PI Quarterly Webinar with HHSC LTCR HHSC Long-Term Care Regulation (LTCR)...

Direct Care Careers Online Portal From HHSC: New Enhancements- Update

by | Dec 24, 2025

December 24th, 2025 New Renewal Requirements for the Direct Care Careers Platform Direct Care Careers (DCC) is a free online platform to connect people seeking work as personal care attendants with employers delivering home and community-based services. To ensure DCC candidates have access to current and active opportunities, all job posts on the DCC platform now require renewal every 90 days. We encourage employers to review their active job posts regularly to...

Texas Flu Pre-Book Webinar-Jan 9th, 2026: Get Ready For Flu Season!

by | Dec 22, 2025

December 22nd, 2025 Texas Flu Pre-Book Webinar January 9th, 2026 Join the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) for the Texas Vaccines for Children (TVFC) 2026–2027 Influenza Pre-Book Webinar.  Register for the following date:  January 9, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Registration Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2301876423463217497  After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining...