Assistance With Medicaid Renewal & Eligibility Issues

by | Jun 7, 2024

June 7th, 2024 Reposted From February 22, 2024 What Can Providers Do When They Need Assistance With Medicaid Renewal & Eligibility Issues? HHSC is constantly evaluating ways to be more efficient and improve the quality of the application review process, it was suggested that in addition to referring cases to Ms. Perez’s office (Gracie Perez, Access & Eligibility Services) at HHSC, providers needing emergency assistance are urged to contact the...

Medicaid Eligibility Issue: Individual Assigned Wrong Medicaid Type Code (HCS/TxHmL)

by | Jun 7, 2024

June 7th, 2024 Individual Assigned Wrong Medicaid Type Code During The Renewal/Reinstatement Process   it has been brought to my attention that some of Individuals in our IDD waiver programs have sometimes been renewed/reinstated with the wrong type code for Medicaid, which then takes them out of the HCS or TxHmL waiver.  This also means the provider can’t bill. For many of our individuals, R14 or 14 is the appropriate code for “waiver”....

Reminder Providers Must Sign Up For Blackboard Connect Emergency System (HCS, TxHmL, ICF, & DAHS-ISS Providers)

by | Jun 4, 2024

June 4th, 2024 BLACKBOARD CONNECT EMERGENCY SYSTEM Just as a reminder, this is not a voluntary process! All providers must appoint a designee to enroll in the system.  That designee is responsible for communication and responses to requests through this system.  Be sure to also note any other designees or back-up designee for the  Blackboard Connect Emergency System!  This system will be used to send emergency and outreach notifications through email, phone, voice...

HHSC Transitioning STAR+PLUS Program Contracts: Please Register For Very Important Webinar

by | May 30, 2024

May 30th, 2024 HHSC is transitioning contracts for the STAR+PLUS program as of September 1st, 2024 Providers be aware that members may need to select new health plans. ·       Providers may need to contract with new MCOs. The STAR+PLUS Project Team invites providers to attend an upcoming webinar to learn about changes to the STAR+PLUS program. This information will be helpful to providers in communicating with STAR+PLUS members and engaging with managed care...

Don’t Forget To Update Emergency Preparedness Plans Before Hurricane Season

by | May 28, 2024

May 22, 2024 Planning For Flooding & Hurricane Season ** Please remember to address tornadoes in your emergency and evacuation planning, if they apply to your area, as they often occur during or in conjunction with Hurricane Season.  In addition, Texas has already been hit by severe storms, large hail, and tornadoes during the month of May.  Some of these severe storms and tornadoes have already left many people in Texas without electricity in incredibly hot...

Presentation Hosted By AAIDD: Autism CARES Act

by | May 28, 2024

May 28th, 2024 Presentation On The Extension of The Autism CARES Act Hosted by AAIDD Presenters: – Cindy Smith, Director of Public Policy, AUCD – Kim Musheno, Executive Vice President of Public Policy, ASA The Autism CARES Act provides research, education, training, and services for individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities. It must be reauthorized before it expires in September 2024. In this webinar, you will learn more about this...