New Phone System-TMHP (HCS/TxHmL)

by | Sep 5, 2023

September 5th, 2023 As of Sept. 5th, TMHP had implemented improvements to the phone system, including the Automated Inquiry System (AIS). Here are some of the improvements: A. Some of the menu options and messages have changed. B.TMHP is adding direct transfers where applicable. The new system has the ability to recognize menu options through touch-tone keypad selection or speech recognition to engage callers. For more information call the TMHP help desk at...

Rates For HCS, TxHmL, ICF & DBMB Effective Sept. 1, 2023

by | Aug 25, 2023

August 24th, 2023 Here are the rates effective Sept. 1st, 2023 for the following programs HCS:  https://pfd.hhs.texas.gov/sites/rad/files/documents/long-term-svcs/2023/2023-09-hcs-rates.pdf ICF/IID:  https://pfd.hhs.texas.gov/sites/rad/files/documents/long-term-svcs/2023/2020-09-icf-rates.pdf TxHmL:  https://pfd.hhs.texas.gov/sites/rad/files/documents/long-term-svcs/2023/2023-09-txhml-rates.pdf...

HCS Survey Process Changes

by | Aug 24, 2023

August 24th, 2023 Overview of the new HCS survey process  See (PL) 2023-09 below FYI, the letter from HHSC does not provide all the details about the survey process and does not address the provider-required HH quarterly visits and related expectations. Providers may still have many questions and we urge you to contact your provider associations.  You can also feel free to contact us at: info@twogetherconsulting.com or javasbja@gmail.com and I will be happy to...

Person Centered Planning/ Practices Training Opportunities

by | Aug 23, 2023

August 23rd, 2023 Person-Centered Training Opportunities Our good friend at IntellectAbility, Patrick Lane has provided a link where providers or anyone else interested can register for online Person-Centered Thinking training.  FYI-this is a requirement in the HCS/TxHmLTAC rules for all persons who are a part of the development of the Implementation Plan (IP), to have this training within the first 2 year of hire. Staff Member and Service Provider Requirements...

Provider Resource: ADP Payroll & HR Services

by | Aug 21, 2023

Get Your Promotions for Becoming A New ADP Client:  – 1st  3 months free   – Other Discounts Available! *Please Let ADP know how you found out about their services to get your 1st 3 months free!   August 21st, 2023 Twogether Consulting strives to find a variety of good resources for our IDD providers and hope that ADP may be able to help some of you out there with Payroll and HR needs. Our newest contact from ADP is, Sophia Luna. She is the Small...

Please Fill Out The ISS Survey!

by | Aug 16, 2023

August 16th, 2023  ISS Survey From July 2023: HHSC posted a survey (9 questions) asking comprehensive service providers to complete.  The survey is intended to gather information about ISS network adequacy and to determine what, if any changes, are needed.   CMS  is hoping to use the data to find out how the transition is going. HHSC stated that it only received 262 responses, some were incomplete, and some were completed by an ISS only (independent ISS) provider....