“Person-Centered Thinking” Training Available Online from IntellectAbility: Please Take Note HCS/TxHmL/ ICF Providers

by | Jul 11, 2022

Juliy 11th, 2022 Our good friend at IntellectAbility, Patrick Lane has provided a link where providers or anyone else interested can register for online Person-Centered Thinking training.  FYI-this is a requirement in the HCS/TxHmLTAC rules for all persons who are a part of the development of the Implementation Plan (IP), to have this training within the first 2 year of hire. Staff Member and Service Provider Requirements The session is a $275 per person. This is...

Error in HHSC Reminder Notice-Due Date For SB 809 Data

by | Jul 11, 2022

July 11th, 2022 Error in HHSC Reminder Notice re:  Due Date for June 2022 SB 809 Data Earlier today, HHSC issued a reminder notice about the COVID-19 monthly reporting requirement (SB 809). The notice inadvertently stated that July 2022 data was due August 1, 2022. The notice should have stated that the June 2022 data will be due August 1, 2022.

Shared Article From IntellectAbility: “Long-haul COVID in People with IDD”

by | Jul 7, 2022

Thought this was great info. and wanted to share- From IntellectAbility Long-haul COVID in People with IDD “People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are at a greater risk of infection and poorer COVID-19 related health outcomes than the general population. Prevalence of comorbidities, living in congregate settings, and difficulties practicing preventative measures contribute to this risk; however, the inability to effectively communicate...

Technical Issues Resolved: FY 2023 Contract Amendment Open Enrollment July 1, 2022 – August 1, 2022

by | Jul 5, 2022

July 4th, 2022 The Provider Finance Department (PFD) Open Enrollment Portal experienced technical difficulties. Those issues have been resolved. The portal is now available for providers to complete Open Enrollment for the Attendant Compensation Rate Enhancement and Direct Care Staff Enhancement programs and Liability Insurance Rate Add-ons for Nursing Facilities. The PFD portal is available. Please click here to access the portal. The PFD portal will be open from...

HCS and TxHmL (CDS Services): Trending Issue Support, Volume 4

by | Jul 5, 2022

July 5th, 2022 Since May 2, Home and Community-based Services and Texas Home Living program providers, local intellectual and developmental disability authorities, and financial management services agencies billing on behalf of Consumer Directed Services have been submitting claims and forms to Texas Medicaid and Healthcare Partnership. TMHP has received feedback from providers indicating more support is needed. Read the full alert.

Provider Information Validation on LTC Claims is Now Published: ICF/IID Programs

by | Jul 5, 2022

July 5th, 2022  Information Validation on LTC Claims IL 2022-35 IL 2022-35 is posted on the HHS nursing facility and Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability or Related Conditions webpages. Effective June 10, provider information on long-term care claims is being validated using data stored in the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System and the Texas Medicaid and Healthcare Partnership Provider Enrollment and Management...