HB 4169 Implementation: Proposed Amendments to HCS, TxHmL & DBMD Waivers
July 1st, 2024 HB 4169 directed HHSC to add pre-vocational services as a service through ISS or add it as a new service/benefit to HCS, TxHmL & DBMD. In conversations with CMS last fall, HHSC was informed that the service had to be a separate service from ISS, hence HHSC is proposing the service as a new benefit. Discussions with CMS, the Meaningful Skills Development and Employment Services subcommittee of the IDD System Redesign Advisory Committee and...Town Hall about HCS enrollment requirements in PEMS: Practice Locations
June 30th, 2024 Town Hall about HCS enrollment requirements in PEMS Home and Community-based Services (HCS) providers must list their practice locations and billing offices in the Provider Enrollment and Management System (PEMS). Please review the following article which HHSC published on 5/2/2024 for more information: https://www.hhs.texas.gov/sites/default/files/documents/hcs-revalidation-notice.pdf To help you add or maintain your practice locations in PEMS,...HCS/TxHmL Providers & FMSAs: Technical Assistance Session For TMHP on July 8th, 2024
June 25th, 2024 This is a very good opportunity for providers who need help, to receive assistance with issues they encounter when attempting to submit forms or claims in the LTC portal. HHSC Bulletin: Medicaid and CHIP Services (MCS) will be hosting monthly sessions for Program Providers and Financial Management Services Agencies (FMSAs), who use the Long-term Care (LTC) online portal for the Home and Community-based Services (HCS) and Texas Home Living (TxHmL)...PEMS: Update On HCS Revalidations For Current Providers
June 28th, 2024 Town Hall about HCS enrollment requirements in PEMS Home and Community-based Services (HCS) providers must list their practice locations and billing offices in the Provider Enrollment and Management System (PEMS). Please review the following article which HHSC published on 5/2/2024 for more information: https://www.hhs.texas.gov/sites/default/files/documents/hcs-revalidation-notice.pdf To help you add or maintain your practice locations in PEMS,...EVV (Electronic Visit Verification) Updates
June 19th, 2024 FYI- there are also additional modifiers for EVV-required services (such as TG for Specialized Nursing and UC for CDS Nursing). Useful EVV tool: April 1, 2024, provides additional HCPCS and modifier combinations. EVV Home Health Care Services Bill Codes Table (texas.gov) June 7th, 2024 Reminder: Please Use Appropriate Modifiers To Be Reimbursed Properly For Nursing & Other Specific Therapies That Occur In (OFH) In-Home Services! Updates LTC...Upcoming Events
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“HCS/TxHmL Provider Resource Wor...
@ Metrocare Services (IDD Authority)
“HCS/TxHmL Provider Resource Wor...
@ Metrocare Services (IDD Authority)
Aug 13 @ 8:00 am – Aug 14 @ 4:00 pm
Twogether Consulting Presents 2-Day: “HCS/TxHmL Provider Resource Workshop” Hosted By Metrocare Services Agenda for Workshop Twogether Consulting is pleased to invite you to our live 2-day workshop with sessions covering information that is important to[...]