ICF/IID Updates

by | Apr 14, 2026

April 14th, 2026 ICF Quarterly Webinar with HHSC LTCR HHSC Long-term Care Regulation will host a webinar for ICF and IID providers regarding the latest information from LTCR. April 15, 2026 2–3 p.m. Register for the webinar. Email LTCR Policy to request agenda items or for questions related to this webinar. The next webinar will be July 15, 2026. April 9th, 2026 Immediate Care Facility (ICF) Joint Training webinars: Reporting Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation...

Where To Find TMHP Updates: “Guides, Videos, Fixes”, Errors, & More”

by | Apr 13, 2026

April 13th, 2026 Where To Find LTC FFS Claim Processing/Payment Timeline The Texas Medicaid & Healthcare Partnership (TMHP) has published a Long-Term Care (LTC) Fee-for-Service (FFS) claim processing/payment timeline. The timeline outlines the process for an LTC FFS claim submitted to TMHP. To view the timeline, go to the General Information section of the TMHP LTC Reference Material webpage or the 1915(c) Waiver Programs Reference Material webpage. To view...

Proposed Interagency Reportable Conduct Search Engine

by | Apr 13, 2026

April 13th, 2026 Deadline for Comments on Proposed Rules Due May 4 Texas HHSC is accepting comments from stakeholders on the following proposed rules concerning the Interagency Reportable Conduct Search Engine, which are now posted in the Texas Register. Proposed rule changes in Texas Administrative Code, Title 26: Chapter 550 Chapter 553 Chapter 554 Chapter 555 Chapter 556 Chapter 557 Chapter 559 Chapter 560 Chapter 565  (HCS) Chapter 566 Read the proposed draft...

Monthly Provider Demonstration Webinars For CIMS

by | Apr 13, 2026

April 13th, 2026 Critical Incident Management System (CIMS) Monthly Provider Demonstrations FEI Systems will host a monthly provider demonstration webinar on April 14, 2026, from 10–11 a.m. Monthly provider demonstration webinars are offered to providers with access to the Critical Incident Management System (CIMS). The Texas Health and Human Services Commission encourages providers to take advantage of these live training opportunities. This applies to: Community...

HCS Handbook Revision 26-3

by | Apr 11, 2026

April 11th, 2026 The HCS Handbook Has Been Revised The Home and Community-based Services (HCS) Handbook, revision 26-3, updates the handbook. This revision is effective April 10, 2026. Review the updates linked here. March 17th, 2026 The HCS Handbook Has Been Revised The Home and Community-based Services (HCS) Handbook, revision 26-2, updates Appendix X. This revision is effective March 16, 2026. Review the updates linked here. May 4th, 2025 The HCS Handbook Has...

Just a Reminder:  STAIRS System Retirement & Cost Report Access Deadline is April 30, 2026

by | Mar 26, 2026

March 26th, 2026 Change to HHSC cost reporting system, from STAIRS to STEPS! HHSC will be retiring the STAIRS system as part of the transition to the new cost reporting system, State of Texas Electronic Provider System (STEPS), beginning with cost reports collected in 2026. Important deadline: The final date to access and download historical cost reports from STAIRS is April 30, 2026, at 5 p.m. After this date, providers will no longer be able to access STAIRS to...