New ICF Provider Training Available: Internal Investigations by Providers for ICFs-July 18th, 2025

by | Jun 23, 2025

June 23rd, 2025 HHSC Joint Training is presenting a new webinar for Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) providers on the internal investigation process for ICFs. This 1.5 hour webinar provides guidance for ICF providers on conducting a required internal investigation when notified of an incident. The first presentation of this training will be held July 18, 2025. Register for this training at HHS Provider Joint Training Opportunities.

Register for Long-Term Care Webinars for Nurses & Nursing Facility Administrators: June 25th, 2025

by | Jun 22, 2025

June 22nd, 2025 The Quality Monitoring Program and The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing are offering a free webinar for nurses and nursing facility administrators. “Diving into Enhanced Barrier Precautions for Nursing Facilities,” will be hosted by epidemiologist Annie Nutt on June 25 from noon to 1 p.m. Central time. The webinar aims to guide and improve the care of Texas residents using evidence-based best practices. Learning objectives will...

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

by | Jun 21, 2025

June 21st, 2025 HHSC is accepting comments on the amendment of the 1915(c) Home and Community-based Services Waiver. View the HCS amendment details. Through this amendment, HHSC updated the attendant rates and increased the HCS individual cost limits. The cost limits were updated as described below: Intermittent (LON 1), Limited (LON 5), and Extensive (LON 8) The amount is going from $167,468 to 210 percent of the annualized cost of care in an Intermediate Care...

TxHmL Amendment on Rates Effective Sept. 1, 2025

by | Jun 20, 2025

June 20th, 2025 HHSC Requests Comments on TxHmL Amendment Effective Sept. 1, 2025 HHSC is accepting comments on the amendment of the 1915(c) Texas Home Living Waiver. View the TxHmL amendment details. Through this amendment, HHSC updated the attendant rates and increased the TxHmL individual cost limit from: $17,000 to 50 percent of the annualized cost of care in an Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability or Related Condition...

CLASS Program Updates

by | Jun 20, 2025

June 20th, 2025 HHSC Requests Comments on CLASS Amendment Effective Sept. 1, 2025 HHSC is accepting comments on the amendment of the 1915(c)  Community Living Assistance and Support Services Waiver. View the CLASS amendment details. Through this amendment, HHSC updated the attendant rates and increased the CLASS individual cost limit from $114,736.07 to 210 percent of the annualized cost of care in an Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with an...

Monthly Provider Demonstration Webinars For CIMS

by | Jun 2, 2025

June 2nd, 2025 Critical Incident Management System (CIMS) Monthly Provider Demonstrations Note: All Critical Incidents are entered into the CIMS system for HCS/TxHmL providers.  FYI-ISS providers please report all critical incidents to CIIS in Tulip, not CIMS. FEI Systems will host a monthly provider demonstration webinar on June 10, 2025, from 10–11 a.m. Monthly provider demonstration webinars are offered to providers with access to the Critical Incident...