Sunset Advisory Commission Survey For HHSC

by | Mar 10, 2026

March 10th, 2026 Stakeholder feedback and input wanted.  Providers if you have not completed this survey yet, we urge you to do so!  The deadline is March 20th, 2026, so you still have time. HHSC is undergoing review by the Sunset Commission, which will determine if the agency should be abolished or remain in operation, but with changes. Determination will be made by the 90th Texas Legislature. Please click on the link below to participate in the survey . Health...

HHSC New Organizational Realignment Outline

by | Mar 8, 2026

March 8th, 2026 Effective April 1st, 2026, New Organizational Realignment for HHSC Possibly these changes were made in anticipation of the outcome of the Sunset Advisory Commission’s report on HHSC or feedback received from both staff and stakeholders or a combination of both. Additional changes could be made as the result of the HHSC Sunset bill that will be deliberated and passed by the 90th Texas Legislature. The chart notes that some previous...

TMHP Useful Articles On Their Website

by | Mar 7, 2026

March 12th, 2026 TMHP has asked the provider associations to make sure providers are in the loop when it comes to changes related to Medicaid, and other state healthcare programs, so Twogether Consulting is trying to help spread the word! Below is a selection of articles that have been posted to tmhp.com that they think contain useful information. TMHP believes it is best practice to consistently check www.tmhp.com for the most TMHP-related policy and procedure...

STEPS: 2026-Update

by | Mar 3, 2026

March 3rd, 2026 From HHSC Alert  March 2nd, 2026: Multiple Cost Reports Now Open in the State of Texas Electronic Provider System (STEPS) HHSC has transitioned to a new web-based software application, State of Texas Electronic Provider System (STEPS), to collect information from providers for Medicaid and non-Medicaid cost reports, Supplemental and Directed Payment Program (DPP) enrollments, and legislatively directed reports. HHSC is implementing a phased release...

HCS/TxHmL Interest List Slot Release Plan

by | Feb 16, 2026

February 16th, 2026 Interest List Slot Release #’s by HHSC  These are only numbers for HCS & TxHmL.  Accurate numbers for DBMD, CLASS, DCP and Star+Waiver will be released at a later date in communications to providers. HCS:  For the remainder of this fiscal year 105 slots (15/month) will be released. This means many LIDDAS will receive no slots while some may receive only 1 or 2 and some may receive 5 or 6. The above slot release figure was based on...

Assistance With Medicaid Renewal & Eligibility Issues

by | Feb 15, 2026

February 15th, 2026 Medicaid Eligibility Escalation Routes: Here is a contact list dated January 30, 2026 for assistance with Medicaid Eligibility Issues that need escalation. Please click on this document with 3 separate contacts per region for initiating resolution to Medicaid Eligibility-related matters. Please use these before contacting Rachel Patton, HHSC (Rachel.Patton@hhs.texas.gov).  You may also call your provider association for further help: (PPAT,...