Recordings of Previous DAHS and ISS Webinar with LTCR

by | Nov 11, 2025

November 11th, 2025 A recording of the October 30 DAHS and Individualized Skills and Socialization provider webinar with HHSC Long-term Care Regulation is now available. The presentation (PDF) is also available. Listen to the webinar recording. Email LTCR Policy for a transcript. May 4th, 2025 A recording of the April 24 DAHS and Individualized Skills and Socialization provider webinar with HHSC Long-term Care Regulation is now available. The presentation (PDF) is...

IL 2025-25 Now Published- HHSC Rider 23

by | Nov 10, 2025

November 10th, 2025 HHSC Rider 23 from the 2026-2027 General Appropriations Act, Senate Bill 1, 89th Texas Legislature HHSC has published the Information Letter IL 2025-25 regarding the Rider 23: Texas Administrative Code Rule Amendments, Personal Attendant Base Wage Discontinuation, Rate Enhancement Discontinuation, Established Average Hourly Wage Assumed in Methodology, and Established Direct Care Wage and Benefits Expense Ratio, effective September 1, 2025....

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:...

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...