Status of IDD-Related Bills
April 17th, 2021 Status of IDD-Related Bills That Are of Relevance To Certain IDD Providers HB 149 (Reynolds & Shaheen) related to a study to evaluate state and local regulation of certain facilities and group homes: The bill is anticipated to pass in the House today after which it will go to the Senate. https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/billtext/pdf/HB00149H.pdf#navpanes=0 HB 326 (Howard) related to workplace violence prevention in certain facilities: ...HCS Retainer Payments
April 17th, 2021 HCS Retainer Payments Status We have been informed that CMS has finally approved retainer payments for HCS. Certain provider associations will have the opportunity to review and provide feedback on the draft Information Letter related to the payments. HHSC is also developing rules related to this initiative, but those associations will not be able to provide feedback on them. HHSC will conduct a webinar on the HCS retainer...Additional Training Opportunities
MEDICAID WAIVER PROGRAM WEB-BASED TRAINING FROM HHSC Abuse Neglect and Exploitation Competency Training and Exam ( WE RECOMMEND HCS/TXHML PROVIDERS HAVE DIRECT SUPPORT STAFF COMPLETE THIS TRAINING) This training is designed to meet the basic ANE training requirements for staff providing direct care in a community setting. By the end of the training, staff should be able to identify which acts constitute ANE, how to recognize ANE, understand risk...Re: Governor’s Orders for Masks and Re-Openings of Businesses
Re: Governor’s Orders for Masks and Re-Openings of Businesses Until further notice providers must continue to adhere to all current COVID-related guidance, rules and infection control policies, according to HHSC. At this time changes to these policies will only occur when CMS and/or the CDC issues revised guidance. HHSC’s position also applies to rules and guidance related to attendance at DHs: HCS Rules:...Tax Deadline Extensions for Individuals and Businesses
Tax Deadline Extensions for Individuals and Businesses The IRS announced last week that because of last month’s winter storms, Texans will have until June 15, 2021, to file their individual and business tax returns and make tax payments. This includes 2020 individual and business returns normally due on April 15, as well as various 2020 business returns due on March 15. Among other things, this also means that affected taxpayers will have until June 15 to...Upcoming Events
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9:30 am
3-Day Workshop- “Best Practices ...
@ Alamo Area Council of Governments (AACOG)
3-Day Workshop- “Best Practices ...
@ Alamo Area Council of Governments (AACOG)
Aug 25 @ 9:30 am – Aug 27 @ 4:00 pm
3-Day Workshop “Best Practices For HCS Client Admission and 30-Day Post-Admission Follow-Up Activities” Important: If you prefer to pay for attending individual days of the training as opposed to the entire 3 days, you[...]