HHSC Info: Comprehensive Guide To Navigating Immunizations

by | Aug 16, 2024

August 16th, 2024 The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) hosts a website that offers immunization information and tools for the general public, health care providers, and local health departments. General public: Provides a user-friendly system for accessing services such as requesting immunization records, finding a vaccine provider, and staying updated on the immunization schedule. Health Care Providers: Provides an overview of DSHS programs,...

LIDDA Handbook Has Been Revised

by | Aug 15, 2024

August 15th, 2024 LIDDA Handbook Revision The Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability Authority Handbook (LIDDA) revision 24-2 updates Sections 13000, 15000, 19000, 21000 and 24000, and adds Appendix VI and Appendix VII. This revision is effective Aug. 15, 2024. Click this link to see the updates.

Pre-Vocational Services: Proposed Rule Amendments to Implement HB 4169

by | Aug 6, 2024

August 6th, 2024 House Bill (H.B.) 4169  (Price) which was passed by the 88th Legislature directs HHSC to add pre-vocational services as a new benefit to HCS, TxHmL and DBMD. HHSC activities related to Implementation: Following the bill’s passage and Governor’s signature, HHSC consulted with the IDD SRAC Meaningful Skills Development & Employment Services subcommittee on several occasions to not only obtain feedback on  implementation of the...

PACSTX CONFERENCE: “LAUNCHING FORWARD”-OCT. 1st-3rd, 2024-SAN MARCOS, TX

by | Aug 2, 2024

From our friends at PACSTX! 2024 Annual PACSTX Conference October 1st-3rd Embassy Suites Conference Center San Marcos, Tx Members: $350 | Non-Members: $375   Early bird pricing ends September 1.   Group pricing is available. 2024-PACSTX-Topics-Flyer FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION HOTEL REGISTRATION This Year’s Topics -New regulations & regulatory enforcement -Strategies for addressing personnel issues unique to our industry -Tech...

Medicaid Renewal Due Date: Notice of Extension

by | Jul 29, 2024

July 29th, 2024 A waiver was received from CMS to extend renewals for individuals who receive Medical Assistance Only for Medicaid for the Elderly and People with Disabilities due for renewal in October through December 2024 for 12 months. To clarify this would apply to the individuals who are receiving Medicaid due to a disability (SSDI) or being over 65 years of age, and would include individuals receiving a waiver program or residing in a facility. Their...

HHSC Contact List Update: Provider Claims Services (PCS)-Claims Management Division

by | Jul 26, 2024

July 26th, 2024 New PCS Contact In December, Marie Redman, Provider Claims Services, HHSC, retired.  Many providers relied on Ms. Redman for assistance with billing and claims issues.   Please update your HHSC contact list to change the contact person to Leah Gann (at least for now). Ms. Gann started in February of this year, as the Manager V with PCS in the Claims Management Division. She now holds the position that Marie Redman held prior. She has requested that...