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.

“Embracing Change To Enhance Value”-2024 Conference for ICF Surveyors and Providers- Dec. 5th, 2025

by | Dec 1, 2024

December 1st, 2024 Register for the 2024 ICF Conference Webinar The Intermediate Care Facility Conference webinar for Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability or Related Conditions (ICF/IID) program staff and providers will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 5. There is one track, so register for each session for the complete educational activity. Welcome to the 2024 ICF Conference: Embracing Change to Enhance Value 8:30–8:45 a.m....

Comments on Proposed Rule Changes for HCS & TxHmL Have Ended

by | Nov 28, 2024

November 28th, 2024 The informal comment period for new proposed changes to the rule for HCS & TxHmL (TAC 565 and 566) ended on November 27, 2024: Comment on Proposed & Draft Rules | Texas Health and Human Services. These proposed new and amended rules implement House Bill (HB) 1009 by Turner the 88th Legislature, Regular Session, 2023. HB 1009 imposes a new requirement on a Medicaid provider providing services under a 1915(c) waiver to conduct criminal...

The TxHmL Handbook Revision 24-1

by | Nov 26, 2024

November 26th, 2024 The TxHmL Handbook Has Been Revised Texas Home Living (TxHmL) Program handbook revision 24-1 updates Appendix X. This revision became effective Oct. 1, 2024. Click this link to see the updates.