Where To Find Medicaid Eligibility Information for LTC Providers: TexMedConnect

by | Oct 28, 2025

October 28th, 2025 Medicaid Eligibility Reports – SSI Medicaid HHSC has been working on enhancements to improve awareness and visibility of the Medicaid recertification date to increase timely submission.  HHSC announced that be making changes to the current training video on this subject and will release info about this in the near future. Current video on this topic (updated 7 months ago) is available at:...

Upcoming Webinars Presented By Consolidated Planning Group

by | Oct 28, 2025

October 28th, 2025 Click On The Webinar Name Below To Register For Upcoming Webinars From Consolidated Planning Group November 4, 2025 12:00p – 1:00p Webinar Educational Options After High School for Special Needs Families – Plus Bonus Content About The New Texas Education Savings Account!   November 6, 2025 12:00p – 1:00p Webinar 4 Things You Need to Know About Protecting Your Child With Special Needs with Special Needs Attorney Michele...

SNAPS Status Update: Beginning Nov. 1st, 2025

by | Oct 28, 2025

October 28th, 2025 November SNAP Benefits & Information Resources  Due to the current federal government shutdown, there will be insufficient funds to pay SNAP benefits for November. For Texas and the millions of Texans who will be affected, and more specifically, the individuals in the Texas HCS and TxHmL programs who receive SNAP benefits, as well as possibly many of your own staff that you may employ, we want you to know the following:   The three IDD...

OIG Audits & Inspections: Update

by | Oct 28, 2025

October 28th, 2025 OIG Beginning Auditing of Cost Reports If you attended the Office of Inspector General (OIG) session at PPAT’s 28th Annual Conference you may recall Susan Biles, OIG, stating that the OIG’s FY 2026 Work Plan would include auditing HCS/TxHmL cost reports. We have received updated information since their presentation at PPAT, as a result of some of the inquiries during the session.   Some providers have already began receiving requests...

Rider 56:  Appropriate Care Settings for Individuals with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness and Co-Occurring Conditions Study 

by | Oct 27, 2025

October 27th, 2025 HHSC Rider 56 (89th Texas Legislature):  According to HHSC, it’s in the beginning stages of implementation but plans to engage stakeholders in the process in early January as well as publish a communication about the Rider and related implementation plans. Rider 56:  Appropriate Care Settings for Individuals with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness and Co-Occurring Conditions Study.   Out of funds appropriated in Strategy D.2.5, Community...

Cameras In Private Areas (HCS Program): Update

by | Oct 23, 2025

October 23rd, 2025 HCS Program & Cameras in Private Areas:  HHSC Medicaid division sent Regulatory staff at HHSC an email informing them that “CMS thinks there’s a privacy concern regarding cameras being allowed in private areas (even if justifications are in place), and that CMS will no longer permit this practice.” According to HHSC, currently, there are no HCS rules specific to this matter.  HHSC stated that more details will be...