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Dear Clients, We are currently experiencing technical difficulties with our phones and internet system. If you need to reach us, please send us an e-mail and we will get back to you as soon as we can. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you. Thank you for your patience and understanding, The IHAS Team

Join the Alzheimer's Association in going purple this June and raising awareness about Alzheimer's disease and other brain-related illnesses. Alzheimer's disease is a progressive brain disorder that affects memory, thinking, and behavior. It is the most common cause of dementia, and it affects millions of people worldwide. During this month, various organizations and communities come together to raise awareness about Alzheimer's disease, the importance of early detection, and the need for research to find a cure. There are many ways to get involved, such as participating in local events, sharing information on social media, and wearing purple, the official color of the Alzheimer's Association. It's important to learn about Alzheimer's disease and other brain-related illnesses, as they can affect anyone, regardless of age, race, or gender. By raising awareness, we can help reduce the stigma surrounding these illnesses and encourage people to seek help if they or a loved one are experiencing symptoms. If you or someone you know is experiencing memory loss or other symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, it's important to talk to a doctor. Early detection can help with treatment and improve quality of life. Together, we can make a difference in the fight against Alzheimer's and other brain-related illnesses. For more information and resources, please follow the links below. https://www.alz.org/abam/overview.asp#:~:text=June%20Is,Awareness%20Month&text=Worldwide%2C%20more%20than%2055%20million,with%20Alzheimer's%20or%20another%20dementia. https://www.hhs.texas.gov/providers/long-term-care-providers/nursing-facilities-nf/quality-monitoring-program/evidence-based-best-practices/alzheimers-disease-dementia-care

2023 TXP2P Annual Statewide Conference

We are excited to share that we recently attended the 2nd West Texas Parent Conference and it was a huge success. We want to express our gratitude to all of our clients who attended the conference. We appreciate your support and value your feedback, as it helps us improve our services and better meet your needs. It was a pleasure to connect with this amazing community. It was a wonderful opportunity to meet new people, learn about new resources available, and share information about our services to those who need them. We are so thankful for the opportunity to be a part of this amazing event and are looking forward to attending more events like this in the future.

The Texas Health & Human Services Commission has recently updated three Electronic Visit Verification resources that are listed on the EVV webpage. These include the EVV Required Training Checklist, Getting Started with EVV, and Program and Service Requirements for Schedules. The In-Home team has gone through these updates to find the information that applies to our clients. To make things even easier for you, we have attached the relevant information below. You can now stay up-to-date with the latest EVV resources without having to go through them yourself. EVV Required Training Checklist- This resource has been updated to align with EVV Policy Handbook revisions, list training course names and describe the required training, and has included a fillable feature to help document completed trainings. Getting Started with EVV- This is a guide listing the steps and resources available to get started with an EVV system. HHSC has created a single-page guide for each interested party. The ones that apply to our clients and their attendants are the following: Guide for CDS Employers to Get Started with EVV Guide for CDS Employees to Get Started with EVV Guide for Service Providers to Get Started with EVV *Program and Service Requirements for Schedules is a resource that is mainly intended to help FMSAs and Direct agencies stay in compliance with the state. If you would still like to read through it, you can simply follow the link.

Dear Clients, we would like to remind you that the EVV CDS Employer Training is required to be completed annually. To stay in compliance, please complete the training as soon as possible. You can do this by attending an EVV Policy training for CDS employers webinar or completing the appropriate training course on the HHS Learning Portal. Additionally, the EVV System training needs to be completed according to the employer’s Option selection on Form 1722. Please be sure to check the HHS Learning Portal regularly for the date of the next EVV Policy Training Webinar, and register as needed. Below are helpful resources to assist you in completing these tasks. Please find the links below for any information or help you may need. If you have further questions, don't hesitate to reach out to us. Thank you for your attention to this matter! HHS EVV Training Resources: Electronic-Visit-Verification/EVV-Training-Resources HHS Learning Portal: LearningPortal-HHS-Texas EVV Learning Portal Guide: EVV HHS-Learning-Portal-Guide Vesta EVV System Training: VestaEVV/Training *Please submit your certificate of completion to your CDS Consultant.

Winners of the contest from the 671 submissions across all age groups for original artwork, writing and photography will be announced prior to the reception and posted on the Texas System of Care Gallery webpage. The reception will feature remarks from HHSC executive leadership, a slideshow of the winners’ artwork, a poetry reading and a live question-and-answer panel with artists. https://gallery.txsystemofcare.org/winners/

Congrats to Accenture and HHAX! We want to assure our clients that no changes to our EVV vendor are expected. We will continue working with DataLogic/Vesta. For more information regarding this update, please visit the Texas HHSC article by following the link below. https://www.hhs.texas.gov/provider-news/2023/05/05/electronic-visit-verification-contract-awarded-accenture-hhaexchange

The celebration at the Texas State Capitol will feature a variety of activities and performances highlighting the importance of promoting children’s mental health, including musical performances, guest speakers and interactive exhibits. https://cmhaustin.weebly.com/

In-Home Attendant Services will be the Parent to Parent conference that is being held at El Paso on May 13, 2023. Come join the conference and meet us. West Texas Parent Conference Saturday, May 13, 2023 9 AM - 3:15 PM ESC Region 19 6611 Boeing Dr. El Paso, TX 79925

Texas has decided to resume the eligibility redeterminations for about 5.9 million Medicaid recipients, now that the federal Medicaid coverage requirement ended in the end of March. Federal guidance requires states to conduct a renewal determination for all Medicaid recipients over a 12-month period, and HHSC anticipates it will complete this process by May 2024. HHSC estimates Medicaid caseloads will return to levels in line with historical trends within the next two years. https://www.hhs.texas.gov/news/2023/04/hhsc-resumes-medicaid-eligibility-redeterminations-continuous-coverage-requirement-ends