ICF/IID Updates

February 14th, 2026 ICF Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Poster Revised   HHSC LTCR has updated the Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation (ANE) Poster for the Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability or Related Conditions program (ICF/IID). The poster was updated to include the TUILP link for reporting ANE. New posters will be mailed out to all licensed ICFs and State Supported Living Center providers. The new posters are posted...

LTCOP HCS/ TxHmL IPC Revision Submission Updates As of Feb. 20th, 2026

February 13th, 2026 Coming Soon! On February 20, 2026, the Texas Medicaid & Healthcare Partnership (TMHP) will update the Long-Term Care Online Portal (LTCOP) to streamline the Revision Individual Plan of Care (IPC) process for the Home and Community-based Services (HCS) and Texas Home Living (TxHmL) programs. This enhancement combines Revision IPC forms with Individual Movement Tracking (IMT)-Individual Update forms in some scenarios, enabling users to submit...

The New HHSC Learning Tree Portal For On-Line Joint Provider Training Opportunities

February 3rd, 2026 Joint Provider On-Line Training Opportunities 2026 Joint training opportunities are now offered on the new portal that HHSC has developed. This portal offers online training opportunities (videos) and an easy way to track training that providers have taken. “Learning Tree Portal”  To register to use the portal, please go to this link See “Learning Tree Portal FAQ’s” for more information To see a video about the new...

Cost Reporting Update!

Cost Report/Accountability Reports   February 2nd, 2026 State Fiscal Year 2025 Cost Report Training Information From HHSC HHSC announces the publication of Information Letter (IL) 2026-02 regarding the state fiscal year 2025 Cost Report trainings for Long-term Services and Supports (LTSS) Medicaid and Non-Medicaid cost reports. With the transition to the State of Texas Electronic Provider System (STEPS), HHSC is transitioning from hosting webinars to...

Telehealth Info Update for CLASS/DBMD/HCS/TxHmL: IL 2026-01

February 2nd, 2026 Information Letter No. 2026-01 Published: Telehealth Guidance CLASS/DBMD/HCS/TxHmL HHSC has published IL No. 2026-01 on January 14, 2026. This letter provides guidance to CLASS, DBMD, HCS, and TxHmL providers regarding certain services that can be delivered using videoconferencing or synchronous audio-visual technology to ensure the rights, health, safety, and welfare of a person receiving services are maintained. In addition to current...

LTCR In-Person Provider Trainings (HCS/TxHmL)

February 2nd, 2026 FEBRUARY SCHEDULE  If you register for a class and can’t attend, please cancel your registration as soon as possible. HCS/TXHML  Register here for any of the following Home and Community Support Services Agencies Joint Training Opportunities. Writing Acceptable Plans of Correction for HCS and TxHmL Providers Tuesday, Feb. 24 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Arlington, TX Writing Acceptable Plans of Correction for HCS and TxHmL Providers Thursday, Feb. 26...