ISS Training Requirements For DAHS With ISS Only

by | Jul 27, 2026

July 27th, 2026 For Those Not Aware of DAHS With ISS Training Requirements: Some of these items may need to be updated in your ISS policies and procedures since initial requirements may have been different  or are clarified in current rules Title 26 Part I Ch 559 Subchapter D Rule §559.67(a) Initial training. (1) A facility must provide direct service staff with training in its fire, disaster, and evacuation procedures within three workdays after the start of...

Provider Letter 2026-13 For ICF Providers: Workplace Violence Program

by | Jul 26, 2026

July 25th, 2026 LTCR has published PL 2026-13, Implementation of Workplace Violence Program for Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF/IID) providers. This provider letter provides guidance for licensed ICF/IIDs and SSLCs required to implement a workplace violence prevention program introduced by SB 463 from the 89th Legislature, Regular Session (2025). SB 463 became effective September 1, 2025, and the provider letter explains the requirements and informs providers of...

HHSC Publishes Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Compliance Reports PEC List on the STEPS Website

by | Jul 25, 2026

July 25th, 2026  Primary Entity Contacts List Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has transitioned to a new web-based software application to collect information from providers for Medicaid and non-Medicaid financial compliance reports. The new system, the State of Texas Electronic Provider System (STEPS), will update and simplify financial compliance reporting. On July 20, 2026, HHSC will begin collecting fiscal year 2025 Financial Compliance...

ICF/IID Updates

by | Jul 25, 2026

July 25th, 2026 July 15 ICF/IID Quarterly Webinar with HHSC LTCR Recording Available The July 15 recording of the Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF/IID) Quarterly Webinar with Long-term Care Regulation is available. Listen to the ICF/IID Quarterly Webinar recording. Read the Quarterly Webinar (PDF). Email LTCR Policy for the transcript. July 15th, 2026   ICF/IID Quarterly Webinar with HHSC LTCR:  July 15th, 2026  HHSC Long-Term Care Regulation will host a webinar...

New Vendor for CIMS Coming

by | Jul 22, 2026

July 22nd, 2026 Update Regarding Weekend Offline Period and Access to New Critical Incident Management System HHSC’s Information Letter No. 2026-21 provides updates about the transition to the new Critical Incident Management System (CIMS) for certain Medicaid providers. The current CIMS system will be unavailable beginning close of business Friday, July 24, 2026, at 5 p.m. The new system will be available beginning at 8 a.m. on Monday, July 27, 2026....

STEPS: 2026-Update

by | Jul 21, 2026

July 21st, 2026 SFY 2025 Financial Compliance Report Now Open in STEPS HHSC has transitioned to a web-based application to collect information from providers for Medicaid and non-Medicaid financial compliance reports. The new system, the State of Texas Electronic Provider System (STEPS), updates and streamlines financial compliance reporting. HHSC will begin collecting state fiscal year (SFY) 2025 Financial Compliance Reports (FCR) on July 20, 2026. The due date...