Repeal of HCS Rules under Title 40, Chapter 9 / Movement to Title 26, Chapter 565

by | Feb 15, 2023

February 14th, 2023   Repeal of HCS Rules under Title 40, Chapter 9 / Movement to Title 26, Chapter 565 Attached please find the proposed changes to the HCS certification principles. The proposed changes repeal rules under Chapter 9, Subchapter D and move to Chapter 565.  Remember that in addition to moving the rules to Chapter 565, several new rules are mentioned to be put in place as well as changes to existing rules for purposes of either updating,...

PAT: Provider Applicant Test-Update 2023

by | Feb 10, 2023

February 10th, 2023 From HHSC’s PAT  FAQ’s as of Jan. 1st, 2023 “Frequently Asked Questions for Providers Applicant Training (PAT) for HCS/TXHML” -When is the Provider Applicant Training (PAT) Online available? This training is now available online. The PAT training is the first step for applicants to obtain a contract with HHSC. Please do not submit your application without the PAT certificate that reflects a passing score of 85% or above....

Important: Re-evaluation of Medicaid Eligibility!!

by | Feb 9, 2023

March 2nd, 2023 Unwinding of Continuous Medicaid Coverage:  HHSC will stagger Medicaid Eligibility Determinations, separating into 3 groups.  IDD will be in the last group, meaning that packets will be sent in June with persons having 30 days to reply.  More information can be found at:  https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/health/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-covid-19-provider-information/end-continuous-medicaid-coverage-ambassador-toolkit February 9th, 2023 The...

TMHP’s 1915(c) Waiver YouTube Training Videos Website: PEMS (Program Enrollment Management Systems) & More

by | Feb 9, 2023

February 9th, 2023 Where can you find helpful Training Videos on the PEMS process? Check out the TMHP page with their Youtube videos for PEMS. In addition, you will find information on removing TPI’s and a Video series on running and utilizing your R&S Reports 1915 (c) waiver page at TMHP For YouTube Training Videos Specific link to R&S Report Video Series Specific link to Removal of TPI From Forms Video

Proposed HCS and TxHmL Billing Requirements

by | Feb 5, 2023

February 5th, 2023 Proposed HCS and TxHmL Billing Requirements Home and Community-based Services and Texas Home Living stakeholders can now comment on the proposed revisions to the HCS and TxHmL Billing Requirements by Feb. 14. The proposed billing requirement revisions and a summary of changes are located on the Long-term Care Providers webpage and are outlined below: HCS HCS Billing Requirements Draft Revision 23-2 (MS Word) HCS Billing Requirements Draft...

IMT and IPC Form Enhancements Pertaining To Location Code Issues in TMHP Now Available!

by | Feb 5, 2023

January 5th, 2023 IMT and IPC Form Enhancements and IBI Guide Updates Now Available Last updated on 1/27/2023 From HHSC: “On January 13, 2023, a text box replaced the location code drop-down box on the following Home and Community-based Services (HCS) and Texas Home Living (TxHmL) Individual Movement (IMT) and Individual Plan of Care (IPC) form fields: IPC transfers (3608/8582) field 39a: Receiving Program Provider Location Code IMT (all-purpose codes) field...