HHSC Info: Comprehensive Guide To Navigating Immunizations

by | Aug 16, 2024

August 16th, 2024 The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) hosts a website that offers immunization information and tools for the general public, health care providers, and local health departments. General public: Provides a user-friendly system for accessing services such as requesting immunization records, finding a vaccine provider, and staying updated on the immunization schedule. Health Care Providers: Provides an overview of DSHS programs,...

LIDDA Handbook Has Been Revised

by | Aug 15, 2024

August 15th, 2024 LIDDA Handbook Revision The Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability Authority Handbook (LIDDA) revision 24-2 updates Sections 13000, 15000, 19000, 21000 and 24000, and adds Appendix VI and Appendix VII. This revision is effective Aug. 15, 2024. Click this link to see the updates.

PPAT Fall Conference For September 4th-6th, 2024: Update

by | Aug 14, 2024

August 14th, 2024 27th ANNUAL PPAT CONFERENCE Doubletree Hotel Austin 6505 IH-35 North, Austin, TX 78752 *Twogether Consulting will have an exhibitor booth at this event. Please come by and meet us. Join PPAT for Their Annual PPAT Conference, September 4th-6th, 2024! Online Registration available at: 2024_PPAT_Conf_Registration Keynote Speaker:   Robert Canino, JD, Regional Attorney, Dallas District Office, U.S. EEOC.  Mr. Canino who prosecuted the case of EEOC v....

Pre-Vocational Services: Proposed Rule Amendments to Implement HB 4169

by | Aug 6, 2024

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

by | Aug 2, 2024

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

by | Jul 29, 2024

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...