CLASS Handbook Revision 26-1

by | Mar 17, 2026

March 17th, 2026 The CLASS Handbook Has Been Revised The Community Living Assistance and Support Services (CLASS) Manual, revision 26-1, updates Appendix V. This revision is effective March 16, 2026. Review the updates linked here.

The TxHmL Handbook Revision 26-2

by | Mar 17, 2026

March 17th, 2026 The TxHML Handbook Has Been Revised The Texas Home Living (TxHmL) Program Handbook, revision 26-2, updates Appendix VII. This revision is effective March 16, 2026. Review the updates linked here. 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...

EVV (Electronic Visit Verification) Updates

by | Mar 16, 2026

March 16th, 2026 Update to HHSC Electronic Visit Verification Weblink HHSC EVV homepage is being updated and will be available at a new weblink. The previous link will automatically redirect users to the new web address: New EVV weblink: https://www.hhs.texas.gov/providers/long-term-care-providers/long-term-care-provider-resources/electronic-visit-verification-evv Old EVV...

Employment Readiness Updates

by | Mar 13, 2026

March 13th, 2026 Employment Readiness Service HHSC has indicated that one must first exhaust all TWC services before accessing Employment Readiness.  This has been challenged by IDD Coordination & SRAC Workgroup members during a recent meeting, noting that providers are experiencing enough challenges, particularly concerning the inadequate reimbursement rate, in being able to offer this service without having to first exhaust TWC services for which there is no...

Employment First Initiatives Webinar (March 18th, 2026)

by | Mar 13, 2026

March 13th, 2026 Employment First Initiatives Webinar Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is committed to Employment First, the philosophy that employment in the general workforce should be the first and preferred option for people with disabilities. Simply put, real jobs, real wages, earning minimum wage or better. This Employment First principle includes several initiatives, such as statewide employment services training and proof-of-concept...

Texas Sunset Advisory Commission: Info On HHSC

by | Mar 13, 2026

March 13th, 2026 Historical Information: The Sunset Advisory Commission was established by the Texas Legislature in 1977 to improve government efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability. It serves as a periodic review mechanism to evaluate the continued need for state agencies and, when necessary, to reform or abolish agencies that are outdated, redundant, or inefficient. The Sunset Advisory Commission is named after the “sunset” clause in...