Deadline For Stakeholder Comments For Proposed HCS and TxHmL Billing Requirements-Dec. 16th, 2024

by | Dec 16, 2024

December 14th, 2024 Home and Community-based Services and Texas Home Living stakeholders can now comment on the proposed revisions to the HCS and TxHmL Billing Requirements by 5 p.m. on December 16. The proposed billing requirement revisions and a summary of changes are located on the Long-term Care Providers webpage and are outlined below: HCS HCS Billing Requirements Draft Revision 25-1 HCS Billing Requirements Draft Revision 25-1 Summary of Changes (PDF) TxHmL...

HHSC Retraction To Be Posted Concerning: TMHP LMS Knowledge Management Bulletin on Surety Bond

by | Dec 16, 2024

December 13th, 2024 Subject: TMHP LMS Knowledge Management Bulletin HHSC has stated that an email was sent in error and that a retraction notice will be published concerning Surety Bond Requirements.  This is not a requirement for HCS providers for those of you asking.    Here is what the message sent out stated: “You have been enrolled and must complete KMB OCM 8383761 Surety Bond PDC60 Batch Process Removal 12/13/2024.” Course Instructions: 1....

Cost Report For 2024 & 2024 or 2025 Accountability Report Training Information

by | Dec 15, 2024

December 15th, 2024 HHSC has published the Information Letter (IL) 2024-XX regarding the 2024 Cost Report and 2024 or 2025 Accountability Report Training Information. Information on Cost and Accountability Report Training Information can be accessed on the Provider Finance Department’s (PFD) webpage. Review the IL for more information. If you have further questions, contact PFD-LTSS@hhs.texas.gov or (737) 867-7817.

Employment Assistance & Supported Employment Training Options From HHSC

by | Dec 10, 2024

Employment Assistance & Supported Employment Training Options From HHSC December 10th, 2024 The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is pleased to host a free in-person Employment First / Employment Services training on January 28, 2025, at the Starlight Event Center – Trans Mountain Room, 6650 Continental Drive, El Paso, Texas 79925. Training will be one day in duration and is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m, MST. Training topics will cover:...

Star Plus Handbook Update

by | Dec 5, 2024

December 5th, 2024 The STAR+PLUS Handbook updates Appendix XXII. This revision is effective Dec. 1, 2024. Click this link to see the updates.

Provider Investigations Handbook (PIH) Revised

by | Dec 3, 2024

December 3rd, 2024 The Provider Investigations Handbook (PIH) revision 24-2 updates sections throughout the handbook. This revision is effective Dec. 2, 2024.  Does apply to HCS/TxHmL/ICF programs. Click this link to see the updates.