“Study & Prep Session For HCS Provider Applicant Test”
Contact us for a copy of pre-recorded session from November 3rd, 2021
This Training is Not Affiliated In Any Way with HHSC
It is Provided by Twogether Consulting, a private consulting company for HCS/TxHmL & ICF providers (As well as persons seeking Information about these Medicaid programs)
(We will be reviewing some TxHmL information as well)
Cost: $150/person
To register, please go to:
Topics:
Description of HCS & TxHmL Waivers and Basic Terminology Needed
Tips for Preparing For The HCS Provider Certification Test.
Important Sections of the HCS & TxHmL Handbook and Interpretive Guidance Booklet,
Frequently Asked Questions found on the HHSC HCS/TxHmL home pages.
Frequently Cited TAC Codes (HCS & TxHmL)
How to Access Important Information on the HHSC Website: Joint Training Opportunities, HCS/TxHmL Waiver Training, Resources, Contact Information, etc..
Information on Person-Centered Training Opportunities and The Importance of This Training
What Happens After I Pass My Test?
HCS Practice Test during the session, so that you may become comfortable with the type of questions that may be asked during the PAT testing session
Don’t forget to study for your test!!!
Links to TAC (Texas Administrative Codes) provided below to Study
HCS https://texreg.sos.state.tx.us/public/readtac$ext.ViewTAC?tac_view=5&ti=40&pt=1&ch=9&sch=D&rl=Y
TxHmL: https://texreg.sos.state.tx.us/public/readtac$ext.ViewTAC?tac_view=5&ti=40&pt=1&ch=9&sch=N&rl=Y
HCS/TxHmL-Provider Applicant Test Study Material (Update)
Some additional helpful study material prior to taking the HCS Provider Applicant Test, are listed below.
HCS/TxHmL Interpretive Guidance Booklet (as Required byHouse Bill (H.B.) 3720, 87thLegislature, 2021)
This guidance booklet was meant to assist providers and surveyors with surveyor expectations and considerations when handing out administrative penalties for violations of the certification principles
HCS & TxHmL Joint Training Opportunities HHSC website page (Please see free webinars that review the 9 major certification principles from the HCS TAC code. These principles are also noted in the HCS Handbook and the new Interpretive Guidance Booklet)
For additional information on the Joint Training Opportunities webinars or requesting a link to pre-recorded webinars you may have missed, please email LTCRJointTraining@hhs.texas.gov
*In addition don’t forget the primary study material is the: HCS Handbook, the HCS TAC, and for TxHmL TAC for those also taking the TxHmL test.
HCS/TxHmL-Provider Applicant Training (PAT) and Provider Applicant Test (Update)
“My application was accepted to become an HCS &/or TxHmL Waiver Provider, now what do I do?”
Once your Contract Manager has informed you via email of your approved application, you will receive an email approving your application with a link to the HHS Portal, and the Program Manager will have to create an account to complete the training. Please contact IDDWaiverContractEnrollment@hhsc.state.tx.us, or call 512-438-3234 to confirm with your assigned Contract Manager.
• Once you set up your new account, find and select the Medicaid Long Term Services and Support Training under “Course Categories.”
• Select the Provider Applicant Training (PAT) link. The training is compiled in three different steps. Helpful tips are available on this page.
Step 1: Important to know Before you Get Started
Step 2: Training Modules
➢ Each module must be completed to advance to the next module.
Step 3: Evaluation and Certificate
➢ Complete the mandatory survey to gain access to the Provider Applicant Training Certificate
➢ Make sure to save your certificate of completion
➢ You will be notified via email of your test dates
There are 12 modules.
How long can I take to complete the training?
The training can be completed at your own pace.
You will have 40 minutes to complete the test. No additional time will be allotted.
Yes, but only within the 40 minutes allotted.
The system will grade your test immediately after completing it.
Your HHS Contract Manager will contact you via email to explain the next steps, which will include scheduling a pre-award site visit.
Is there a retake if I failed the test?
There will be two opportunities to take the test. If you fail a second time you will be required to retake the training
If you do not pass the third test attempt, please submit a new application if you would still like to become a provider.
HCS Provider Applicant- Provider Applicant Training (PAT) and Test
Start studying now, if you haven’t already!!
Remember to get prepared and please study. You may have been waiting a long time to test, but I know that applicants sometimes don’t study as much as they need to, to take the test. If you have come this far, you do not want to fail the test and have to start all over again! Please contact us if you need help in preparing for the test. We do provide services such as study prep sessions, practice tests, etc…
Be sure to study the HCS Handbook and the Texas Administrative Codes for HCS (& TxHmL if you applied for this certification as well). See links below:
Go to this site. These sections are the HCS Handbook and are a “non-legalize” explanation of the HCS Texas Administrative Code. They also tell you who is responsible for what. LIDDA Vs. Provider. But your specific questions for the test will most likely be coming from the HCS TAC code. This is just a better explanation to make you understand those rules.
https://hhs.texas.gov/laws-regulations/handbooks/home-community-based-services-handbook
New Revised TAC (Texas Administrative Code) for HCS
(Home & Community Based Services) was put into effect in October 2019.
Title 40 Part 1 Chapter 9 Subchapter D
https://texreg.sos.state.tx.us/public/readtac$ext.ViewTAC?tac_view=5&ti=40&pt=1&ch=9&sch=D&rl=Y
Section 9.151 through 9.192.
New Revised TAC (Texas Administrative Code) for TxHmL
(Texas Home Living Waiver was put into effect in October 2019.
https://texreg.sos.state.tx.us/public/readtac$ext.ViewTAC?tac_view=5&ti=40&pt=1&ch=9&sch=N&rl=Y
Title 40 Part 1 Chapter 9 Subchapter N
Section 9.551 through 9.587
