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Due to COVID-19 precautions, HHSC is taking protective measures for the public and HHSC staff. HHSC encourages contract applicants and current contractors for Long-term Care programs and services to submit contract applications and other contract information by email or fax

Kidney Health Care is a statewide program that helps Texans with end-stage renal disease pay for their treatment, including: Dialysis treatments Access surgery Drugs Travel to transplant or dialysis services Medicare premiums

The Minimum Data Set (MDS) is a standardized collection of demographic and clinical information that describes a person's overall condition. All licensed nursing facilities in Texas are required to submit MDS assessments for all residents admitted into their facility. The current version is MDS 3.0.

Information about how to become an Assisted Living Facility (ALF) provider in Texas

IDD Program Eligibility & Support (IDD PES) has both advisors and reviewers. Reviewers can help with level of care determinations.

Texas local intellectual and developmental disability authorities (LIDDAs) provider information.

Information about the licensing and regulation of assisted living facilities (ALFs) in Texas.

Information about permanency planning for children.

Regulatory information for Texas Home Living Waiver (TxHmL) providers.

HHSC sent a GovDelivery notice on Sept. 13 for the new and revised Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) alternative device policy. This notice is to correct what was previously posted.

To remain compliant with Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) requirements, program providers and financial management services agencies (FMSAs) transitioning to HHAeXchange or who have recently enrolled to provide personal care services (PCS), must complete onboarding and system user training before Oct. 1.

HHSC Long-Term Care Regulation will host a webinar for Assisted Living Facility (ALF) providers from 11 a.m.–noon on Oct. 11.

HHSC has posted the new and revised policies for alternative devices effective Oct. 1, 2023, that will be added to the Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) Policy Handbook in an upcoming handbook revision.