HHSC Publishes Acceptable Documentation for a Criminal History Check for Contractors (IL 2021-48)

by | Oct 25, 2021

HHSC Publishes Acceptable Documentation for a Criminal History Check for Contractors (IL 2021-48) HHSC has published IL 2021-48 (PDF). This letter is provided as a companion letter to PL 2019-01 (PDF) which describes acceptable documentation a contractor may use to demonstrate the contractor conducted a criminal history check of an employment applicant or an employee. Licensed contractors must continue to follow the guidance outlined in PL 2019-01. Unlicensed...

HHSC Publishes Information to Assist People with Terminated SSI (IL 2021-47)

by | Oct 25, 2021

HHSC Publishes Information to Assist People with Terminated SSI (IL 2021-47) HHSC has published IL 2021-47 (PDF). It assists people with terminated Supplemental Security Income. In Texas, people who get Supplemental Security Income benefits are eligible for Medicaid. Under normal circumstances, termination of SSI benefits results in losing Medicaid coverage.  When the continuous Medicaid coverage period ends, these individuals will lose their Medicaid coverage...

From Our Friends At The ARC of TEXAS: Update on Disability Voting Rights & Virtual Support Group For Persons With Disabilities

by | Oct 24, 2021

Vote early in Texas through Friday, October 29 DOWNLOAD CHECKLIST If you are registered to vote, you have the right to vote! Although you are not allowed to use your phone or electronics for notes, you can take handwritten or printed notes with you into the voting booth. That’s why we created a free Plan Your Vote downloadable checklist, which includes the number for Disability Rights Texas’s Voting Hotline in case you encounter issues casting your ballot. It may...

SB 8 (ARPA funds) Passed by the Senate and House!

by | Oct 18, 2021

October 18th, 2021 SB 8 (ARPA funds) Passed by the Senate and House! The Senate passed SB 8. and the House passed SB 8 as of this evening!  The bill appropriates $13 billion of the $16 billion available in ARPA funds. The bill reflects agreements reached by the conference committee and can be viewed at: https://lrl.texas.gov/scanned/87ccrs/sb0008_3c.pdf#navpanes=0 In reviewing the document, please note the following: Pages 3-24 contain the committee report in bill...

HCS/TxHmL Interpretive Guidance Page With Tools For Rule Interpretations

by | Oct 3, 2021

October 3rd, 2021 HHSC Announces HCS and TxHmL Interpretive Guidance Page HHSC Long-term Care Regulation created the HCS and TxHmL Interpretive Guidance page. This page connects program providers with relevant tools for rule interpretation. It includes the Interpretative Guidance booklet and Certification Principle training. October 3rd, 2021 Twogether Consulting highly recommends you read through the HCS/TxHmL Interpretive Guidance Booklet and keep this PDF...