PPAT Fall Conference For September 2nd-4th, 2026
July 3rd, 2026 Information below is from PPAT for Registration and Info! PPAT’s 29th Annual Fall Conference September 2-4, 2026 Session topics (Subject to change) -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...New Smoke Alarm Requirements for Home and Community-based Services Providers
June 30th, 2026 HHSC Long-Term Care Regulation (LTCR) has published a new Provider Letter 2026-09 (PDF) highlighting an HCS rule pertaining to smoke alarm requirements. Specific information on acceptable and unacceptable smoke alarm placement within the HCS home was added. This includes both group homes and host homes. Providers can access this provider letter on the HCS Information and Provider Letters webpage. For questions,...NAR-SEMARC-Employability Status Check Training Opportunities
June 30th, 2026 In the event you missed the NAR & SEMARC Employability Status Check training on June 29th or June 30th: Here are the handouts from the June 29th webinar in the event you were not able to participate and want to review before the webinar you or your staff join. NAR & SEMARC Employability Check Training Handout SEMARC User Guide TULIP Log On Handout SEMARC User Guide Training Handout HHSC will post an Information Letter on the subject in the...HHSC Road Show Trainings
June 25th, 2026 Update: Handouts From The Austin HHSC Roadshow Trainings Here is the link where the presentations are located. Scroll to bottom of the HHSC webpage – click on Roadshow Presentations: https://www.hhs.texas.gov/providers/long-term-care-providers/long-term-care-provider-resources/provider-monitoring FYI-Not all Roadshow locations have the same schedule of sessions. You are therefore encouraged to periodically check the link above for new...Financial Compliance Report & Payment Adequacy Provisions Correction
June 14th, 2026 This communication serves to correct the notice sent on Friday about the information letter governing Payment Adequacy Provisions and State Fiscal Year 2025-29 Financial Compliance Report Information. Some providers have noted that the link in the letter did not work, so the correct, revised letter is below for your review. Please note the letter does not completely replace IL 2026-12, but HHSC has removed IL 2026-12 from the website, and it is...Upcoming Events
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WEBINAR: “Important Policy Updates & Best Practices For ISS Providers” (DAHS with ISS Only) “QUICK PAY” REGISTRATION THIS WEBINAR HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FROM MAY 29TH, 2026 TO AUGUST 5TH, 2026 * We do apologize for[...]