February 23rd, 2024
Packet/Documentation Submission Details
The most efficient mode of submission for HCS/TxHmL documentation is through the IDD Operations Portal. To learn how to register and use the IDD Operations Portal or for answers to any questions, please visit https://hhs.texas.gov/doing-business-hhs/provider-portals/resources/idd-ops-portal or email IDD_Ops_Portal@hhsc.state.tx.us.
Packets may also be submitted via fax at 512-438-4249.
Questions:
For questions about review packets, submitters can contact UR at 512-438-5055 or email deskURLONIPC@hhs.texas.gov.
For questions about enrollments or transfers, submitters can contact PES at 512-438-2484 or email enrollmenttransferdischargeinfo@hhs.texas.gov.
Provider Webinar Available: To access a recording of the “TMHP LTC Portal for HCS/TxHmL Providers and FMSAs” webinar, please visit the HCS and TxHmL Webinars and FAQs web page.
January 19th, 2024
Other Portal Resources: FAQ’s & Training Webinar:
In case you weren’t aware, there are FAQ’s on using the IDD portal and there is a training webinar for HCS/TxHmL/ICF/CFC Non-waiver programs
Training webinar pre-recorded video HCS/TxHmL/ICF/CFC Non-waiver programs
November 12th, 2023
IDD Portal Information & Additional Training Resources
The Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Operations Portal is an online based application used by long-term care IDD providers and Local Intellectual Developmental Authorities (LIDDAs) to submit and receive documents to and from Texas Health and Human Services IDD Program Eligibility and Support (PES) and IDD Waivers Utilization Review (UR) sections. The portal is only meant to replace document submissions by fax and mail.
It does not replace the responsibility of providers or LIDDA’s to ensure accurate completion of documents, maintain signed paper copies of forms in individual records, and comply with HIPAA regulations when making submissions to the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC). During initial account setup, the provider or LIDDA assigns a security authority who is responsible for managing their staff’s access to the portal. Providers and LIDDAs are responsible for ensuring procedures are in place to properly manage staff’s access to individual’s records inside and outside of the portal, just as they did prior to portal implementation.
Click on to see: IDD-operations-portal-user-guide
April 15th, 2019
As of April 1, 2019, Long-term care intellectual and developmental disability providers and local IDD authorities can electronically submit and receive documents to and from HHS IDD Program Eligibility and Support and IDD Utilization Review.
Who Can Use the Portal?
If you contract with HHS to provide IDD services in the following programs, you can register and begin using the portal:
- Community First Choice
- Community Living Assistance and Support Services
- Deaf-Blind with Multiple Disabilities
- Home and Community-based Services
- Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
- Texas Home Living
What Are the Benefits?
To learn more, read the IDD Operations Portal Flyer (PDF).
Where Do I Register and Learn How to Use the Portal?
Complete the Initial Account Setup and register your business with the portal at txhhs.force.com. To learn more, read the IDD Operations Portal User Guide (PDF).
HHS will use email alerts, information letters, training webinars and in-person communications via existing stakeholder meetings to provide portal updates.
For technical issues, contact the IDD Operations Portal Team at IDD_Ops_Portal@hhsc.state.tx.us.
