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HHSC adopted rules in Chapter 748, Minimum Standards for General Residential Operations. The rules are effective Aug. 9.

HHSC is submitting 29 Acres, an intentional community setting, to the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for heightened scrutiny review.

HHSC reminds HCS program providers that HHSC, with the assistance of Texas Medicaid & Healthcare Partnership (TMHP), is conducting on-site assessments of 3-person residences, 4-person residences, and Host Home/Companion Care (HH/CC) settings to ensure compliance with the federal HCBS Settings Rule.

HHSC has posted the state’s HCBS Settings Rule final Statewide Transition Plan (STP) for public comment. Notice of the STP was published in the Jan. 13, 2023 edition of the Texas Register. However, due to errors in the publication, a revised notice regarding the STP is expected to be published in the Jan. 27, 2023 edition of the Texas Register.

HHSC reminds HCS program providers that HHSC, with the assistance of TMHP, is conducting on-site assessments of 3-person residences, 4-person residences, and HH/CC settings to ensure compliance with the federal HCBS Settings Rule.

Cures Act Home Health Care Services: EVV Services Updates and Service Bill Codes Table Now Available

IL 2022-52 is posted on the HHS site CLASS, DBMD, HCS, TxHml, STAR Kids, STAR+Plus HCBS, STAR+MDCP and CDS.

HHSC is offering a webinar for Adult Foster Care providers who participate in the State of Texas Access Reform Plus Home and Community Based Services (STAR+PLUS HCBS) program.

HHSC has adopted rules in Chapter 745 and Chapter 748 that are effective July 8, 2022.

The purpose of the webinars is to assist Texas long-term care facilities in stopping the spread of infection, including all variants of COVID-19, considering the recent surge in cases.

Child Care Regulation is transferring the responsibility of conducting administrative reviews to HHSC Regulatory Enforcement.

Reminder for CCR Providers to review their emergency preparedness plans.

HHSC announces amendments being submitted to the Texas State Plan for Medical Assistance under Title XIX of the Social Security Act to add Collaborative Care Model Services.

Public Comment Period for Care of Unlawfully Present Individuals in Licensed General Residential Operations

Child Care Regulation wants to remind everyone about water safety and the importance of supervising children.