AAIDD Texas Chapter 50th Anniversary Convention-2026: Follow Up
September 4th, 2026 Thank all of you who attended the AAIDD Texas Chapter 50th Annual Convention on August 18-21, 2026 at the Omni Corpus Christi Hotel in Corpus Christi, Texas. Please see the following link to access the speaker presentations that were provided to us: https://www.aaiddtx.org/2026-convention-presentations You are welcome to check out the photos and a recap of the convention at the following link:...Legislative Appropriations Request!
September 3rd, 2026 HHSC Submits Legislative Appropriations Request Texas HHSC submitted its Legislative Appropriations Request (LAR) for fiscal years 2028-29 to the Office of the Governor’s Budget and Policy Division and the Legislative Budget Board. The Legislative Appropriations Request details HHSC funding priorities for the 90th Legislature, which convenes in January 2027. The request also identifies exceptional item needs for state leadership and...Residential Locations: HCS Providers Be Sure These Are Up To Date in LTCR Online Portal
September 3rd, 2026 Be Sure To Clean Up Data For Residential Locations Provider Guidance From HHSC: September 1, 2026 Why Is This Important? All host home/companion care settings (HH/CC), three-person residences, and four-person residences operated by Home and Community-based Services (HCS) program providers are listed in the Long Term Care Online Portal (LTCOP). The information is entered and maintained by the HCS program providers and reflects the residential...PPAT Fall Conference For September 2nd-4th, 2026
August 31st, 2026 PPAT’s 29th Annual Fall Conference Is Finally Here! September 2-4, 2026 Conference Program -Legislative Panel: Preparing for the 90th Texas Legislative Session and Sunset Review of HHSC -Navigating Changes to the IDD Reimbursement Process & Cost Reports -PEMS: Overview of Improvements Coming, Status of OIG Backlog & More -Review of June, 2026 DOJ Opinion: Impetus and Impact on Olmstead, Section 504 and ADA -CIMS New Reporting...DAHS & ISS Quarterly Webinar
August 30th, 2026 July 30th DAHS and ISS Quarterly Webinar- Recording Is Now Available The July 30 Day Activity and Health Services (DAHS), and Individualized Skills and Socialization (ISS) provider webinar is available. Listen to the DAHS and ISS Quarterly Webinar Recording. Read the DAHS and ISS Quarterly Webinar (PDF). Email LTCR Policy for the transcript. July 13th, 2026 Register for DAHS/ISS Quarterly Webinar HHSC Long-Term Care Regulation will host a webinar...Upcoming Events
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28
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10:00 am
WEBINAR: “Common Challenges in ...
@ Webinar
WEBINAR: “Common Challenges in ...
@ Webinar
Sep 28 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
WEBINAR: “Common Challenges in Justifying CFC (Community First Choice) Hours to Utilization Review” (HCS/TxHmL) QUICK PAYMENT LINK REGISTRATION You will receive a confirmation email and handout as well as a link to register[...]
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5
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9:30 am
2-Day LIVE Workshop: “HCS Care ...
@ Down Home Ranch
2-Day LIVE Workshop: “HCS Care ...
@ Down Home Ranch
Oct 5 @ 9:30 am – Oct 6 @ 4:00 pm
LIVE IN-PERSON 2-DAY TRAINING “HCS Care Coordination/Case Management Training” All HCS providers are welcome, and there will be an opportunity to book your lodging on-site in some of the DHR cabins, if any[...]