Documentary “Into the Spotlight” Released To The General Public

by | Feb 27, 2025

February 27th, 2025  Into the Spotlight has been released to the general public, as of February 21, 2025. You can find it on YouTube Movies, Google Play, Apple TV and through other streaming and on-demand services. This documentary follows a group of Dallas area theatre performers with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their amazing director who are part of the “Spotlight” program. They wrote, developed, and performed their own play. This...

Utilization Review Department News!

by | Feb 20, 2025

February 20th, 2025 HHSC Publishes Information on Waiver and Community Services Utilization Review Process HHSC has published Information Letter 2025-02 Waiver and Community Services Utilization Review Process. This letter provides a summary of the authority for conducting field utilization reviews in the Community Living Assistance and Support Services (CLASS), Deaf Blind with Multiple Disabilities (DBMD), Home and Community-based Services (HCS) and Texas Home...

Employment Readiness Rates

by | Feb 18, 2025

February 18th, 2025 HHSC Publishes Payment Rates for Employment Readiness Services in DBMD, HCS, and TxHML Waiver Programs. HHSC approved payment rates for for Employment Readiness Services in the Deaf-Blind with Multiple Disabilities (DBMD), Home and Community-Based Services (HCS), and Texas Home Living (TxHmL) Waiver Programs effective Jan. 1, 2025. More information about the approved payment rates is available on the HHSC Provider Finance Department webpage....

Letter To The Providers From Twogether Consulting: February 15th, 2025

by | Feb 15, 2025

February 15th, 2025 From Twogether Consulting! Hello Everyone!   Hope everyone had a wonderful Valentine’s weekend. I feel like this month is flying by. Don’t forget we have a “Pop-Up”webinar on Feb. 21st,2025 from 1pm-3:30pm.  This is especially great session for any new providers, as well as new program managers and case managers:“Care Coordination Basics:  Admission, Post- Admission & Other Follow-Up Required” (HCS) Twogether...

Medical Care Advisory Committee (MCAC) met Thursday, February 13, 2025

by | Feb 15, 2025

February 15th, 2025 The Medical Care Advisory Committee (MCAC) met Thursday, February 13, 2025.  The following items of interest were on the agenda. These items were: ~  Status of Medicaid Eligibility Unwinding ~   Discussion on CMS’ guidance regarding ensuring continuity of coverage for individuals receiving Home and Community-based Services ~  Employment Readiness (new service as result of HB 4169 (Price, 88 R).  View HB 4169...

Spotlight Musical Theater Presentation in Dallas February 22nd, 2025

by | Feb 14, 2025

February 14th, 2025 Belong Disability Ministry celebrates 15 years of Spotlight Musical Theater with a new production, “I’m on My Way” on Saturday, February 22 from 5:00 – 7:00pm at Highland Park United Methodist Church. This comedic, yet touching musical shares captivating stories of what it’s like to live with a disability through a series of DART rides. Join us in a theatrical display that features real-world scenarios, upbeat original music, and a...