The purpose of the information letter (IL) is to inform Community Living Assistance and Support Services (CLASS) Direct Services Agencies (DSAs), CLASS Case Management Agencies (CMAs), Deaf Blind with Multiple Disabilities (DBMD) program providers, and Financial Management Services Agencies (FMSAs) about changes related to providing transportation to an individual in the CLASS or DBMD Program. Specifically, this IL describes the process by which transportation will no longer be provided as … [Read more...] about Providing Transportation in the Community Living Assistance and Support Services and Deaf Blind with Multiple Disabilities Waiver Programs
Providing Transportation in the Home and Community-based Services and Texas Home Living Waiver Programs
The purpose of the information letter (IL) is to inform Home and Community-based Services (HCS) and Texas Home Living (TxHmL) program providers, local intellectual and developmental disability authorities (LIDDAs) and Financial Management Services Agencies (FMSAs) about changes related to providing transportation to an individual in the HCS or TxHmL Program. Specifically, this IL describes the process by which transportation will no longer be provided as Community First Choice Personal … [Read more...] about Providing Transportation in the Home and Community-based Services and Texas Home Living Waiver Programs
Service Limit Increase for Dental Treatment in the Home and Community-based Services Program
The purpose of this letter is to inform Home and Community-based Services (HCS) program providers and Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability Authorities (LIDDAs) the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) is increasing the service limit for dental treatment in the (HCS) program. Effective September 1, 2015, the service limit for dental treatment will increase from $1,000 during an individual plan of care (IPC) year to $2,000 during an IPC year. HCS program rules will … [Read more...] about Service Limit Increase for Dental Treatment in the Home and Community-based Services Program
John B. Scott Leaving the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Returning to Private Sector
Texas Health and Human Services Executive Commissioner Chris Traylor today announced John Scott is stepping down as chief operating officer of The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC). Scott joined HHSC in January, where he served as the chief architect behind the agency's internal ethics and contracting reform. He will return to the private sector, where he is known as one of the top civil litigation attorneys in Texas history.[Read news release]Visit us at Garlo Ward, PC … [Read more...] about John B. Scott Leaving the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Returning to Private Sector
Phone Scam Targeting HHSC Clients
HHSC is warning the public about a scam involving a toll-free number no longer owned by HHSC. People who call the number, 1-800-248-1078, are offered gift cards or other rewards in exchange for their credit card information.HHSC never asks for credit card information over the phone.HHSC is asking its stakeholders to warn people they work with not to call the outdated number. Anyone who has given their credit card information over the phone while talking to someone who claims to be from HHSC … [Read more...] about Phone Scam Targeting HHSC Clients
State Launches New Website to Help Children with Disabilities and Special Health Care Needs
The Interagency Task Force for Children with Special Needs, supported by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, has launched a new website — NavigateLifeTexas.org — to help families who have children with disabilities and special health care needs. The site is available in English and Spanish. More on the new website. Visit us at Garlo Ward, PC … [Read more...] about State Launches New Website to Help Children with Disabilities and Special Health Care Needs
Texas HHSC – Healthcare Partnerships
Tools and Guidelines for Regional Healthcare Partnership Participants3-Year Project Change Requests for DY5 (Plan Modification Requests and Technical Change Requests)Please find links below to the 3-Year Project Change Request files. If you have difficulty downloading the Change Request Form (CRF), please try using a browser other than Internet Explorer.3-Year Project Change Request Companion Document (PDF) (6/29/15)3- Change Request Form (CRF) (updated 6/29/15)3-Year Project Change Request … [Read more...] about Texas HHSC – Healthcare Partnerships
HHSC – Learning Collaborative Summit
HHSC has posted information on the August 27th - 28th Statewide Learning Collaborative Summit, including the livestream link and agenda, on the Dates and Deadlines page. Visit us at Garlo Ward, PC … [Read more...] about HHSC – Learning Collaborative Summit
ICF/IID – Reimbursement Rates Effective September 1, 2015 – ACTION REQUIRED
Rider 40 of the 2016-2017 General Appropriations Act (Article II, House Bill 1, 84th Legislature, Regular Session, 2015) appropriated funds for rate increases non-state Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability or Related Conditions (ICF/IID) program. The new reimbursement rates are included in this letter as Attachment 1. As a part of the appropriations, Rider 40 requires HHSC to establish a system of spending accountability that ensures each ICF/IID provider … [Read more...] about ICF/IID – Reimbursement Rates Effective September 1, 2015 – ACTION REQUIRED
ICF-MR – Reimbursement Rates Effective September 1, 2015 – ACTION REQUIRED
Rider 40 of the 2016-2017 General Appropriations Act (Article II, House Bill 1, 84th Legislature, Regular Session, 2015) appropriated funds for rate increases non-state Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability or Related Conditions (ICF/IID) program. The new reimbursement rates are included in this letter as Attachment 1. As a part of the appropriations, Rider 40 requires HHSC to establish a system of spending accountability that ensures each ICF/IID provider … [Read more...] about ICF-MR – Reimbursement Rates Effective September 1, 2015 – ACTION REQUIRED