Payment Rates For Attendants-Information Letter 2025-24

by | Sep 19, 2025

September 19th, 2025 The link for IL-2-25-24 is:  https://www.hhs.texas.gov/sites/default/files/documents/il2025-24.pdf This IL replaces; i.e., IL 2025-17, and it does provide links to the Information Letters HHSC has previously posted regarding IPC and ISP changes in the HCS, TxHmL, CLASS and DBMD programs. Based on questions many providers have asked about the wage rate, please note the statement on page 1 that states Rider 23 increases attendant wages to an...

Reminder about New Long-Term Care Regulation Training Registration From HHSC

by | Sep 10, 2025

September 10th, 2025 “From HHSC” HHSC has announced that registering for Joint Training will be easier and more efficient through our new Learning Management System (LMS), Learning Tree. Long-Term Care Regulation (LTCR) Joint Training began using the LMS for training registration on Sept. 1, 2025. What is the Learning Tree LMS? A user-friendly online platform designed to enhance your learning experience. Centralizes course registration and access....

Transition Support Teams: 8 LIDDA’s Provide These Resources

by | Sep 3, 2025

September 3rd, 2025 Individuals that reside in institutions such as a nursing facility, state-supported living center (SSLC), or intermediate care facilities, who have IDD often have many significant medical, psychiatric, and behavioral needs that create challenges to living successfully in the most integrated community setting. Serving individuals who transition or divert from these institutions often requires specialized staff, intensive training, and expertise...

HHSC: HCS Amendment To Rates Effective Sept. 1, 2025-Update

by | Aug 30, 2025

August 30th, 2025 CMS has approved the 1915 (c) waiver amendments with an effective date of September 1, 2025. This means that the rates funded by Rider 23 and posted by HHSC on August 19, 2025 will be effective September 1, 2025. Copy of Information Letter 2025-17 and link to approved rates –  https://www.hhs.texas.gov/sites/default/files/documents/il2025-17.pdf New Information Letters ILs):  Please read these letters very carefully, especially if you...

HCS Home Page, Provider Letters, Contacts and Resources (Update)

by | Jul 28, 2025

July 28th, 2025 Home and Community-based Services (HCS) HCS Home page Provider Letters/Provider Communications!!! Click here for news, information letters (ILs) & provider letters (PLs). To receive provider letters & communications for HCS/TxHmL/ICF/ISS or other HHSC programs, please go to GovDelivery signup from Granicus at: https://service.govdelivery.com/accounts/TXHHSC/subscriber/new Remember to only sign up for the alert letters and communications for...

PAT (Provider Applicant Test)-Update 2025 (HCS/TxHmL)

by | Jul 23, 2025

July 22nd, 2025 From HHSC’s PAT  FAQ’s as of Jan. 1st, 2023 “Frequently Asked Questions for Providers Applicant Training (PAT) for HCS/TXHML” -When is the Provider Applicant Training (PAT) and Test available? This training is available online at this time (training modules). The PAT Test itself is being revamped and is not available to take until  September of 2025. If you are trying to apply for an HCS/TxHmL contract at this time, you will...