by Julie Blacklock | May 16, 2025
May 16th, 2025 In accordance with 26 TAC §52.113 (relating to Record Retention and Disposition) and the requirements of the Community Services Provider Contract or Provider Agreement, all records must be developed and retained in the form in which they were created until the latest of the following: seven (7) years after a claim is submitted; seven (7) years after all issues involving the record have been mitigated; or the individual about whom the record relates...
by Julie Blacklock | May 15, 2025
May 15th, 2025 National/International Conferences & Conventions: AAIDD Annual Meeting- The American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) will hold its 149th annual meeting from June 23-25 in Washington D.C. This conference will focus on mentorship, access, equity, and collaboration in the IDD field. Texas State Chapter of AAIDD Convention- Takes place Sept. 29th-Oct. 2nd in Corpus Christi, Tx CR Unite Autism and IDD Care...
by Julie Blacklock | May 15, 2025
May 15th, 2025 Deadline for Informal Comments: May 30 Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is accepting comments from stakeholders on the following draft rules related to an interagency reportable conduct search engine. The comment period ends May 30, 2025. Texas Administrative Code, Title 26, Chapter 550, Chapter 551, Chapter 553, Chapter 554, Chapter 555, Chapter 556, Chapter 557, Chapter 558, Chapter 559, Chapter 560, Chapter 565, (HCS) and Chapter...
by Julie Blacklock | May 6, 2025
May 6th, 2025 Additional Cost Report Training for HCS/TxHmL and ICF/IID or Related Conditions The HHSC Provider Finance Department (PFD) has scheduled an additional 2024 Cost Report Training for Home and Community-based Services/Texas Home Living (HCS/TxHmL) and Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability or Related Conditions (ICF/IID) on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at 9 a.m. Register here for this training or visit the HHSC PFD Cost...
by Julie Blacklock | May 3, 2025
May 3rd, 2025 The LIDDA Handbook Has Been Revised The Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability Authority (LIDDA) Handbook, revision 25-3, updates form references. This revision is effective May 1, 2025. Review the updates linked here. February 26th, 2025 The LIDDA Handbook Has Been Revised The Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability Authority Handbook (LIDDA) revision 25-2 updates sections 19220, 19230 and Form 8591. This revision is effective Feb....
by Julie Blacklock | Apr 25, 2025
April 25th, 2025 “Caytlin Handley Act” On April 8, the House Committee on Public Education heard House Bill 1188, filed by Rep. Christian Manuel. This bill would require school districts to provide families of students identified as eligible to receive special education services due to a diagnosis of IDD or developmental delay to their (LIDDA), ensuring students and families are informed about Medicaid waiver programs, long-term services and supports, and other...
