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HHSC is hosting Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) policy training webinars for program providers, financial management services agencies (FMSAs) and Consumer Directed Services (CDS) employers to complete the EVV policy training requirement.

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 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.

Texas Medicaid & Healthcare Partnership (TMHP) updated the Electronic Visit Verification Portal and posted a reminder to complete the required EVV portal training on Sept. 7.

HHSC has published proposed rule changes in Chapter 749, Minimum Standards for Child-Placing Agencies.

Program providers, financial management services agencies, CDS employers, service attendants and CDS employees may continue using their current EVV systems, AuthentiCare (First Data) or Vesta (DataLogic) through Sept. 30, to record visits for personal care services.

Long-Term Care Regulation staff and program providers are invited to attend the following in-person classes hosted in September.

Program providers and financial management services agencies who will use the new State EVV vendor, HHAeXchange, are allocated free alternative devices up to 7.5% of the program providers or FMSAs member census.

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

The 88th Legislature, Regular Session, concluded on May 29.  A number of bills passed during the session that will affect child care operations regulated by Child Care Regulation (CCR).

Payers conduct EVV compliance reviews to ensure program providers, Consumer Directed Services (CDS) employers, and financial management services agencies (FMSAs) are in compliance with EVV requirements and policies.

HHAeXchange is hosting System User Training sessions for program providers, financial management services agencies (FMSAs), Consumer Directed Services (CDS) employers and CDS employees.

This alert informs Long-term Care (LTC) providers that expedited delivery is available for a limited time for personal protective equipment through the Texas Division of Emergency Management.

HHSC sent a GovDelivery notice the morning of Aug. 29 with the qualifications to purchase Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) Alternative Devices. This notice is to correct what was previously posted.