Direct Care Careers Online Portal From HHSC: New Enhancements- Update
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!
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...ICF/IID UPL Supplemental Payment Program FFY 2026 Enrollment Update
December 14th, 2025 ICF/IID UPL Supplemental Payment Program: Enrollment Portal Update HHSC has updated the location of the enrollment portal for the federal fiscal year (FFY) 2026 Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability or Related Conditions (ICF/IID) Upper Payment Limit (UPL) supplemental payment program. Enrollment for the FFY 2026 program year opened on Dec. 1, 2025, and will remain open until 11:59 p.m. Dec. 31, 2025....Form 8578 (Intellectual Disability or Related Conditions) IDRC Assessment Update- Effective Nov. 14, 2025
December 4th, 2025 Very Important: IDRC Form Updated Form used for: HCS/TxHml/ICF/CLASS/DBMD Form 8578 Intellectual Disability or Related Conditions Assessment and Instructions Update: An update to Form 8578 Intellectual Disability or Related Conditions Assessment and Instructions is now available. The effective date for the form and form instructions is the date of publication, Nov. 14, 2025. Click here for the new...National Influenza Vaccination Week 2025-Digital Toolkit
December 3rd, 2025 The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Immunization Section has announced the release of the National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) 2025 Digital Toolkit. NIVW takes place each December and highlights the importance of flu vaccination during influenza season. This week-long observance reinforces that it is not too late for Texans to receive a flu vaccine and protect themselves, their families, and their communities. The NIVW...Upcoming Events
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