In-Home ISS in Host Home Companion Care (HH/CC) Settings: Update
February 22nd, 2023 In-Home ISS in HH/CC Settings: If persons receiving HH/CC services receive in-home ISS only, the provider does not have to be licensed. If the person receiving HH/CC services engages in community activities (known as off-site ISS), then the provider of the off-site ISS must be a licensed ISS provider. Note: EVV is NOT required for in-home DH or in-home ISS in a HH Setting – EVV is only required in own home/family home settings. ...Modifications to CMS Regs HCBS Settings Rules: Access To Food, Locks On Individual’s Doors & More
February 21st, 2023 Update on Who Qualifies To Assess The Need For A Modification According to HHSC (and the proposed rules that will now be under Chapter 263) modifications to the door lock requirement must be based on a documented, assessed need and brought to the SPT for review and documentation in one’s PDP As to whom determines the assessed need, HHSC stated at recent training sessions in Lake Jackson and Austin I believe, that a licensed professional,...Repeal of HCS Rules under Title 40, Chapter 9 / Movement to Title 26, Chapter 565
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
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!!
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...Upcoming Events
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