by Julie Blacklock | Jun 23, 2025
June 23rd, 2025 HHS, in collaboration with The University of Texas Steve Hicks School of Social Work, will host an informative two-day, free conference on quality in long-term care. The 2025 Quality in Long-Term Care Conference (QLTCC) will be held at the Renaissance Austin Hotel, Aug. 27-28, 2025. This year’s theme is “Blazing a Trail to Quality Improvement in Long-Term Care.” The QLTCC offers presentations from nationally and internationally recognized...
by Julie Blacklock | 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.
by Julie Blacklock | 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...
by Julie Blacklock | 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...
by Julie Blacklock | 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...
by Julie Blacklock | 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...