by Julie Blacklock | Feb 7, 2021
HCS/TxHmL & CLASS Programs If you have questions about CLASS Program Policy, call 512-438-5077, 877-438-5658 or email ClassPolicy@hhsc.state.tx.us. For questions about HCS Program Policy, call 512-438-4478 or email HCSPolicy@hhsc.state.tx.us. For questions about TxHmL Program Policy, call 512-438-4639 or email TxHmlPolicy@hhsc.state.tx.us. (TxHmL) billing and payment reviews, call the Billing and Payment Hotline at: 512-438-5359 or email:...
by Julie Blacklock | Feb 1, 2021
Certain Medicaid Waiver Payments May Be Excludable From Income See the following IRS page for the full FAQ https://www.irs.gov/individuals/certain-medicaid-waiver-payments-may-be-excludable-from-income Last Update: New Q&A’s 1-20 were added on February 23, 2015. The original text and Q&A’s follow at the end. On January 3, 2014, the Internal Revenue Service issued Notice 2014-7, 2014-4 I.R.B. 445. Notice 2014-7 provides guidance on the federal...
by Julie Blacklock | Jan 25, 2021
Check out our instant services you can purchase at our “Store” page on the website: https://twogetherconsulting.com/store/ OFF-SITE CONSULTATION: $75/hr You can purchase 1, 3, 6, 9 or 12 hrs of off-site consultationfor assistance with HCS, TxHmL, or ICF and Additional IDD Waiver Programs. This includes: research, phone calls, video chats, webinars, emails and texts. You may use this off-site consultation time as needed or all at once. You...
by Julie Blacklock | Dec 28, 2020
12/28/20 IMPORTANT REMINDER! HCS and TxHmL Program Providers and LIDDA Service Coordinators- IL20-45 HHSC is automatically renewing individual plans of care and Intellectual Disability/Related Condition assessments that expire on or before Dec. 30, 2020. This is due to the COVID public health emergency. The renewal is for one year from the expiration date. HHSC is not automatically renewing IPCs and ID/RCs that expire on or after Dec. 31, 2020. This is explained...
by Julie Blacklock | Dec 27, 2020
January Webinar – Flu & COVID: What You Need to Know HHSC is holding this webinar for all our providers to offer guidance on flu and COVID-19. In this webinar, we will review: The similarities and the differences between flu and COVID-19 The importance of getting a flu shot How flu vaccination along with good infection control practices protect everyone Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance on administering flu vaccines this season amid the...
by Julie Blacklock | Dec 18, 2020
D E C // 1 8 // 2 0 2 0 AADMD Releases Statement on Covid-19 Vaccine Equity for People with IDD Read the Official Statement – and Join the Movement The Covid-19 vaccine is here – and AADMD joined forces with like-minded organizations to issue a Joint Position Statement on “Equity for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Regarding COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation and Safety.” NCD Opportunity Through board member Rick Rader, MD — who...