IDD Ombudsman “Client’s Rights & Complaints”
May 28th, 2023 When to Call the IDD Ombudsman The IDD Ombudsman receives complaints from individuals, family members, and the general public about the care, treatment, or services provided to an individual. Individuals receiving services or family members of the individual may prefer to call the IDD Ombudsman to assist in resolving an issue rather than speaking with their LIDDA service coordinator (SC) or HCS provider. (In addition, if you are not sure where to...Reminder: Complete Attestation & Reporting For HCBS Provider Retention Payments To Prevent Recoupment
May 27th, 2023 Attestation and Initial & Final Reports HHSC’s Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Provider Retention Payments are part of the HHSC ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) Spending Plan. These “Retention Payments” were meant to be a temporary rate add-on on eligible service claims with dates of service from March 1, 2022 to August 31, 2022, to agency providers and consumer-directed services (CDS) employers. HHSC adopted 1 Texas...Webinar From ANCOR: What You Need to Know to Comply with Wage and Hour Laws Now that the Public Health Emergency Has Ended
May 10th, 2023 The PHE is Over, Now What? What You Need to Know to Comply with Wage and Hour Laws Now that the Public Health Emergency Has Ended Check out this webinar from ANCOR. This webinar does have a registration fee. It is open to members and non-members of ANCOR! Wednesday, May 24, 1-2 pm EDT “The Impact of the PHE Unwinding On Wage and Hour Compliance” Register Today Now that the public health emergency (PHE) has ended, providers are...Resources on Aging From HHSC
May 15th, 2023 From HHSC Resources on Aging Know Your Neighbor Food Security Nutrition at Any Age Understanding Nutrition Social Determinants of Health in Aging Aging: By the Numbers Why Age Well Live WellDirect Care Careers Connect Coming Soon!
May 15th, 2023 New Tool To Help Providers & Direct Support Staff/Community Attendants With Employment! HHSC is launching Direct Care Careers Connect to help community attendants and employers connect beginning June 1, 2023. The online platform will allow community attendants to list work history, skills, certifications, trainings, and other job qualifications. Employers will be able to post job descriptions, job specifications, and other information to help...Upcoming Events
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12:00 pm
Free IDD Resource Webinar Hosted...
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Free IDD Resource Webinar Hosted...
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Aug 21 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Subject: Exclusive Opportunity to learn about how Disability Rights of Texas can assist individuals and their families, as well as HCS providers, to ensure they understand the Texas Fair Housing Act and the rights of[...]
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9:30 am
3-Day Workshop- “Best Practices ...
@ Alamo Area Council of Governments (AACOG)
3-Day Workshop- “Best Practices ...
@ Alamo Area Council of Governments (AACOG)
Aug 25 @ 9:30 am – Aug 27 @ 4:00 pm
3-Day Workshop “Best Practices For HCS Client Admission and 30-Day Post-Admission Follow-Up Activities” Important: If you prefer to pay for attending individual days of the training as opposed to the entire 3 days, you[...]