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Sep 2, 20211 min read
HHSC Publishes Guidance for FMSAs and CDS Employers for COVID-19 (IL 2021-41)
HHSC has published Information Letter 2021-41 Guidance for FMSAs and Consumer Directed Services (CDS) Employers for COVID-19 (PDF). ...
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Sep 1, 20211 min read
Deadline Extended to Sept. 30: Title V 2021 Young Adult Outreach Survey
Good afternoon, The Texas Department of State Health Services Children with Special Health Care Needs Systems Development Group...
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Jun 15, 202115 min read
EVV Visit Maintenance Policy Revisions
Electronic Visit Verification Visit Maintenance Policy Policy Effective July 1, 2021, the Texas Health and Human Service Commission...
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Jun 3, 20211 min read
EVV Training Requirements Checklist
Electronic Visit Verification Training Requirements Checklists Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) Training Checklists are included for...
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Apr 6, 20212 min read
DSHS News Release: Texas to receive record 2.5 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine for next week
Texas to receive record 2.5 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine for next week State today reports record 360,000 new doses administered...
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Apr 1, 20211 min read
In Memory of Gene Whitten-Legé by CTD Executive Director Dennis Borel
CTD bids farewell to a founding father of the CDS program in Texas, Gene Witten-Legé. Please click the link below to view this news...
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Mar 24, 20213 min read
A Special Tribute
In Loving Memory of Gene Whitten-Legé Gene Whitten-Legé a 50+-year resident of Houston, Tx passed away 02/21/21 at the age of 82....
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Feb 16, 20211 min read
Payroll Updates
In-Home Attendant Services is experiencing continuous technical difficulties due to inclement weather. Update: Widespread power outages...
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Jan 7, 20211 min read
EVV Policy Update: 90 Day Visit Maintenance Temporary Policy
EVV Policy Update: 90 Day Visit Maintenance Temporary Policy HHSC posted the Electronic Visit Verification Temporary 90 Day Visit...
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Jan 5, 20211 min read
DSHS Updates COVID-19 Vaccine FAQ
DSHS Updates COVID-19 Vaccine Frequently Asked Question DSHS updated their FAQ page to include community-based intermediate care...
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Dec 31, 20201 min read
EVV Updates
As of tomorrow, your employee’s time is supposed to be reported in EVV. Due to various obstacles and system problems, you will need to...
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Dec 24, 20201 min read
CDS Employers Must Be Ready to Use EVV on Jan. 1, 2021
HHSC wants to ensure Consumer Directed Services employers are aware of Electronic Visit Verification requirements. Participation in EVV...
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Dec 24, 20202 min read
DSHS News Release
DSHS New Release: People 65 and older or with certain medical conditions in next phase for COVID-19 vaccine The state of Texas will...
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Jun 2, 20201 min read
Information for FMSAs and CDS Employers
Information Letter 2020-22 (PDF) reminds FMSAs and CDS employers to comply with all applicable employment-related laws. This includes...
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Apr 22, 20202 min read
CARES Act Summary Provided By: Congressman Dan Crenshaw
The following information is a summary of the CARES Act provided from Congressman Dan Crenshaw dated April 13, 2020. The CARES Act will...
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Apr 22, 20201 min read
COVID-19 Materials Now Available in ASL
The Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities (GCPD) and the Office of the Governor (OOG) have made materials available in...
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Apr 22, 20201 min read
Submit your COVID-19 Health and Education Policy Questions
Submit your COVID-19 Health and Education Policy Questions to the link below. https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/TXGOV/bulletins/28...
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Apr 22, 20201 min read
County and City SIP Orders
To check your area, you can search your county or city name along with "SIP COVID Orders" (Ex: Travis County SIP Order COVID). Dallas...
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Mar 23, 20201 min read
COVID-19 Guidance for FMSAs and CDS Employers
To view COVID-19 Guidance for FMSAs and CDS Employers from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, please visit:...
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