TWOGETHER CONSULTING: STAY TUNED FOR UPCOMING SESSIONS & WEBINARS!

October 25th, 2026 Twogether Consulting is planning on having a series of live mentoring sessions primarily for new HCS/TxHmL providers, but current providers are welcome.  They will be provided via GoToWebinar at the end of November and through middle of  December of 2026.  Stay tuned for more information! Twogether Consulting is happy to announce we intend to begin providing a series of  1-1.5 hr webinars specifically on “special needs” considerations for...

Cross Agency Employment Conference – Tuesday, November 17

October 25th, 2026 Registration is now open for the third annual Cross Agency Employment Conference, “Igniting Employment Services – Proven Best Practices”. This is a free, one-day virtual conference on Tuesday, November 17, 2026. What: Cross Agency Employment Conference When: Tuesday, November 17, 2026 Where: Online (GoToWebinar) Link to Register: Register now About the Conference The Cross Agency Employment Conference trains staff and...

LTCOP Internal Clean-Up Deadline -October 31st, 2026

October 25th, 2026 Providers have until October 31, 2026 to clean-up their location data in the Long Term Care Online Portal. Provider Monitoring staff will reach out to providers to review their location lists and provide hands-on assistance in ensuring the lists are accurate, after this date. IMPORTANT: If you are experiencing challenges in cleaning up your lists and have not been able to receive assistance, remember that after October 31, 2026, HHSC will begin...

Filing a Complaint: Surveyor Or Survey Inconsistencies

October 18th, 2026 PL 2020-01 Revised: How to File a Complaint about a Surveyor or Survey Inconsistencies  Pertains to DAHS-ISS, HCS, TxHmL, ICF, PI Investigations, and more The previous Provider Letter (PL) has been revised and posted on HHSC’s website.  The PL updates links and adds DAHS -ISS and PI to the list of providers. See link below to review revised letter. it is posted as last revised on Oct. 15th, 2026. ...

Upcoming Webinars Presented By Consolidated Planning Group

October 13th, 2026 From Our Friends at Consolidated Planning Group   Click On The Webinar Name Below To Register For Upcoming Webinars From Consolidated Planning Group Maximizing Your Benefits:  What Medicare & Medicaid Dual Eligibility Can Do for You Register  Date: 10-15-26 Time: Noon Central Time Why Independent Living Might Be Right For Your Family Register  Date: 10-20-26 Time: Noon Central Time   Daymark Living   Register  Date: 10-19-26...

BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT SERVICES PROVIDER POLICY TRAINING: Update

Behavioral Support Services October 12th, 2026 LTCR Implementing Temporary “Hold Harmless” Period HHSC Long-Term Care Regulation (LTCR) is implementing a temporary hold harmless period for the required HCS and TxHmL Behavioral Support Services Provider Policy Training due to the training not being accessible or available on the HHSC website. The temporary hold harmless period will be implemented for 26 TAC §565.7(c)(1)(B) for the HCS program providers...