ICF/IID Updates

by | Feb 22, 2025

February 22nd, 2025 HHSC LTCR Updates Tag Crosswalks for Intermediate Care Facilities LTCR has updated the ICF federal, licensure and state standards of participation tag crosswalks to the most current version. Each crosswalk provides a detailed table that identifies the applicable tag numbers, title, Code of Federal Regulations and Texas Administrative Codes for providers to reference. These documents are posted on the ICF Provider Portal HHSC website. For...

Utilization Review Department News!

by | Feb 20, 2025

February 20th, 2025 HHSC Publishes Information on Waiver and Community Services Utilization Review Process HHSC has published Information Letter 2025-02 Waiver and Community Services Utilization Review Process. This letter provides a summary of the authority for conducting field utilization reviews in the Community Living Assistance and Support Services (CLASS), Deaf Blind with Multiple Disabilities (DBMD), Home and Community-based Services (HCS) and Texas Home...

Employment Readiness Rates

by | Feb 18, 2025

February 18th, 2025 HHSC Publishes Payment Rates for Employment Readiness Services in DBMD, HCS, and TxHML Waiver Programs. HHSC approved payment rates for for Employment Readiness Services in the Deaf-Blind with Multiple Disabilities (DBMD), Home and Community-Based Services (HCS), and Texas Home Living (TxHmL) Waiver Programs effective Jan. 1, 2025. More information about the approved payment rates is available on the HHSC Provider Finance Department webpage....

Letter To The Providers From Twogether Consulting: February 15th, 2025

by | Feb 15, 2025

February 15th, 2025 From Twogether Consulting! Hello Everyone!   Hope everyone had a wonderful Valentine’s weekend. I feel like this month is flying by. Don’t forget we have a “Pop-Up”webinar on Feb. 21st,2025 from 1pm-3:30pm.  This is especially great session for any new providers, as well as new program managers and case managers:“Care Coordination Basics:  Admission, Post- Admission & Other Follow-Up Required” (HCS) Twogether...

Medical Care Advisory Committee (MCAC) met Thursday, February 13, 2025

by | Feb 15, 2025

February 15th, 2025 The Medical Care Advisory Committee (MCAC) met Thursday, February 13, 2025.  The following items of interest were on the agenda. These items were: ~  Status of Medicaid Eligibility Unwinding ~   Discussion on CMS’ guidance regarding ensuring continuity of coverage for individuals receiving Home and Community-based Services ~  Employment Readiness (new service as result of HB 4169 (Price, 88 R).  View HB 4169...