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April 3, 2025 at 4:03 PM

PEMS Request Submission and Response Due Date Effective March 28, 2025

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March 31, 2025 at 1:02 PM

March 2025 Specialty Drug List Now Available

March 2025 Specialty Drug List Now Available Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. March 2025 Specialty Drug List Now Available The March 2025 biannual Specialty Drug List is now available. Ot…

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March 21, 2025 at 8:18 PM

Reminder: Register for the March 27 Provider Enrollment Town Hall Meeting

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March 20, 2025 at 7:08 PM

Texas Health and Human Services Commission News Release: HHSC Highlights Available Resources During Kidney Health Month

Texas Health and Human Services Commission News Release: HHSC Highlights Available Resources During Kidney Health Month HHSC is highlighting resources for kidney disease patients as part of National Kidney Month.   NEWS RELEASE   Texas Health and …

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March 19, 2025 at 8:02 PM

Updated EVV Policy Handbook and Revision Log

Updated EVV Policy Handbook and Revision Log Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Updated EVV Policy Handbook and Revision Log The Electronic Visit Verification Policy Handbook and Revision L…

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March 18, 2025 at 3:03 PM

Register Now! Improving Maternal Health Through Multiagency Collaboration: DSHS Grand Rounds Continuing Education Event

Register Now! Improving Maternal Health Through Multiagency Collaboration: DSHS Grand Rounds Continuing Education Event Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Register Now! Improving Maternal H…

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March 11, 2025 at 2:04 PM

Register for the March 27 Provider Enrollment Town Hall Meeting

Register for the March 27 Provider Enrollment Town Hall Meeting Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Register for the March 27 Provider Enrollment Town Hall Meeting HHSC is hosting a Provider…

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March 10, 2025 at 1:04 PM

RSV Season and Synagis Prior Authorization Ends March 31 for Most Regions

RSV Season and Synagis Prior Authorization Ends March 31 for Most Regions Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. RSV Season and Synagis Prior Authorization Ends March 31 for Most Regions Texas …

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March 5, 2025 at 11:01 PM

EVV System Daylight Savings Time Change

EVV System Daylight Savings Time Change Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. EVV System Daylight Savings Time Change On March 9, the state provided EVV system, HHAeXchange, and EVV proprietar…

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March 3, 2025 at 4:05 PM

Draft Specialty Drug List Available for Comment, Responses Due March 12

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February 24, 2025 at 3:14 PM

Summary of Jan. 2025 Drug Utilization Review Board Meeting Now Available

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February 10, 2025 at 2:02 PM

Presidents' Day Holiday to Delay Pharmacy Payments

Presidents' Day Holiday to Delay Pharmacy Payments Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Presidents' Day Holiday to Delay Pharmacy Payments There will be a one-day delay in Vendor Drug Program…

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February 6, 2025 at 10:33 PM

Reminder: Register for HHAeXchange EVV System Training for CDS Employers

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February 3, 2025 at 2:03 PM

Updated Pharmacy Provider Procedure Manual Available

Updated Pharmacy Provider Procedure Manual Available Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Updated Pharmacy Provider Procedure Manual Available VDP published an update to the VDP Pharmacy Prov…

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January 24, 2025 at 4:26 PM

Register Now for TMHP’s Revalidation Extension and Retroactive Enrollment Period Webinars

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January 24, 2025 at 4:23 PM

EVV Visit Maintenance Process for Legacy Visits Resumes for PSOs

EVV Visit Maintenance Process for Legacy Visits Resumes for PSOs Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. EVV Visit Maintenance Process for Legacy Visits Resumes for PSOs Effective Jan. 24, 2025,…

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January 24, 2025 at 3:03 PM

EVV Visit Maintenance Process for Legacy Visits Resumes for PSOs

EVV Visit Maintenance Process for Legacy Visits Resumes for PSOs Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. EVV Visit Maintenance Process for Legacy Visits Resumes for PSOs Effective Jan. 24, 2025,…

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January 24, 2025 at 3:03 PM

Register Now for TMHP’s Revalidation Extension and Retroactive Enrollment Period Webinars

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January 23, 2025 at 6:46 PM

Texas Health and Human Services Commission News Release: HHSC Encourages Cancer Screenings During Cervical Health Awareness Month

Texas Health and Human Services Commission News Release: HHSC Encourages Cancer Screenings During Cervical Health Awareness Month HHSC is encouraging women to get screened for cervical cancer as part of National Cervical Health Awareness Month this January.   …

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January 22, 2025 at 12:01 AM

Register for HHAeXchange EVV System Training for CDS Employers

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January 20, 2025 at 2:16 PM

Agenda for Jan. 2025 Drug Utilization Review Board Meeting Now Available

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January 17, 2025 at 2:01 PM

News Release: HHSC Notifies Public Regarding Privacy Breach

News Release: HHSC Notifies Public Regarding Privacy Breach HHSC is notifying recipients of agency services and other affected individuals of a privacy breach.   NEWS RELEASE   Texas Health and Human Services Commission Date: Jan. 17, 2025Cont…

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January 14, 2025 at 9:34 PM

News Release: HHSC Observes Human Trafficking Prevention Month

News Release: HHSC Observes Human Trafficking Prevention Month HHSC is highlighting services and programs dedicated to the fight against human trafficking.   NEWS RELEASE   Texas Health and Human Services Commission Date: Jan. 14, 2025Contact:…

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January 13, 2025 at 4:04 PM

Correction to the EVV PSO Operation Readiness Review Sessions Updates

Correction to the EVV PSO Operation Readiness Review Sessions Updates Correction to the EVV PSO Operation Readiness Review Sessions Updates HHSC published a notice on Dec. 4 about the EVV Proprietary System Operator (PSO) Onboarding Process Overview and Timeli…

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December 23, 2024 at 6:02 PM

The 2024 Promoting Independence Plan Report is publicly available to view

The 2024 Promoting Independence Plan Report is publicly available to view The 2024 Promoting Independence Plan Report is publicly available to view The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is pleased to announce that the 2024 Promoting Independenc…

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December 20, 2024 at 10:31 PM

EVV Impacts due to Medicare–Medicaid Plans (MMPs) Pilot Program Non-Renewing in Select Service Areas, Effective Jan. 1, 2025

EVV Impacts due to Medicare–Medicaid Plans (MMPs) Pilot Program Non-Renewing in Select Service Areas, Effective Jan. 1, 2025 EVV Impacts due to Medicare–Medicaid Plans (MMPs) Pilot Program Non-Renewing in Select Service Areas, Effective Jan. 1, 2025 Effective …

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December 16, 2024 at 2:03 PM

Semi-annual Medicaid Preferred Drug List Update Scheduled For Jan. 30, 2025

Semi-annual Medicaid Preferred Drug List Update Scheduled For Jan. 30, 2025 Semi-annual Medicaid Preferred Drug List Update Scheduled For Jan. 30, 2025 Texas Medicaid will publish the semi-annual Medicaid Preferred Drug List update on Jan. 30, 2025, with chang…

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December 6, 2024 at 10:03 PM

Reminder - Compliance Review Grace Period Ends Dec. 31

Reminder - Compliance Review Grace Period Ends Dec. 31 Reminder - Compliance Review Grace Period Ends Dec. 31 The compliance reviews grace period for EVV Usage and EVV Landline Phone Verification reviews for, personal care services and home health care service…

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November 25, 2024 at 2:03 PM

Revalidation Due Date Extension and Grace Period

Revalidation Due Date Extension and Grace Period Revalidation Due Date Extension and Grace Period The Texas Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC) and the Texas Medicaid & Healthcare Partnership (TMHP) are taking actions to assist providers experien…

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November 21, 2024 at 7:59 PM

News Release: HHSC Highlights Efforts to Strengthen Rural Hospitals on National Rural Health Day

News Release: HHSC Highlights Efforts to Strengthen Rural Hospitals on National Rural Health Day HHSC is observing National Rural Health Day today by recognizing work to support the state’s rural hospitals.   NEWS RELEASE   Texas Health and Human …

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November 18, 2024 at 2:03 PM

Updated Clinical Prior Authorization Assistance Chart Now Available

Updated Clinical Prior Authorization Assistance Chart Now Available Updated Clinical Prior Authorization Assistance Chart Now Available An update to the Clinical Prior Authorization Assistance Chart is available. The chart is a quarterly update identifying th…

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November 15, 2024 at 10:47 PM

Providers Must Disclose in PEMS Whether Their Practice Location Is Physically Accessible to People With Disabilities and If Their Practice Has a Website

Providers Must Disclose in PEMS Whether Their Practice Location Is Physically Accessible to People With Disabilities and If Their Practice Has a Website Providers Must Disclose in PEMS Whether Their Practice Location Is Physically Accessible to People With Dis…

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November 11, 2024 at 2:31 PM

Summary of Oct. 25, 2024, Drug Utilization Review Board Meeting Now Available

Summary of Oct. 25, 2024, Drug Utilization Review Board Meeting Now Available Summary of Oct. 25, 2024, Drug Utilization Review Board Meeting Now Available The meeting summary for the Oct. 25, 2024, Texas Drug Utilization Review Board meeting is now available …

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November 7, 2024 at 10:16 PM

EVV Alternative Device Reduction Schedule Beginning Sept. 1, 2025

EVV Alternative Device Reduction Schedule Beginning Sept. 1, 2025 EVV Alternative Device Reduction Schedule Beginning Sept. 1, 2025 To enhance program integrity, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission is reducing the use of alternative devices as an ap…

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October 29, 2024 at 8:03 PM

Register Now! Advancing Palliative Care in Texas: 2024 Continuing Education Event

Register Now! Advancing Palliative Care in Texas: 2024 Continuing Education Event Register Now! Advancing Palliative Care in Texas: 2024 Continuing Education Event The Health and Human Services Commission will host a continuing education event on Thursday, Nov…

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October 23, 2024 at 9:31 PM

EVV System Daylight Savings Time Change

EVV System Daylight Savings Time Change EVV System Daylight Savings Time Change On Nov. 3, the state provided EVV system, HHAeXchange, and EVV proprietary systems, will automatically adjust for Daylight Savings Time. This means that the actual hours and billab…

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October 21, 2024 at 1:02 PM

Oct. 2024 Specialty Drug List Now Available

Oct. 2024 Specialty Drug List Now Available Oct. 2024 Specialty Drug List Now Available Oct. 2024 Specialty Drug List Now Available The Oct. 2024 biannual specialty drug list is now available. Also available: 2024 NDC-to-HCPCS Crosswalk for Clinician-Adminis…

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October 14, 2024 at 3:02 PM

Deadline for H.B. 3286 Draft Policy Review Due Oct. 25

Deadline for H.B. 3286 Draft Policy Review Due Oct. 25 Deadline for H.B. 3286 Draft Policy Review Due Oct. 25 VDP will accept stakeholder comments on the revised draft policy related to H.B. 3286. The comment period ends Oct. 25, 2024. Other News: UPDATE: HHS…

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October 11, 2024 at 6:13 PM

Annual EVV Policy Training Webinar for Program Providers and FMSAs

Annual EVV Policy Training Webinar for Program Providers and FMSAs Annual EVV Policy Training Webinar for Program Providers and FMSAs This is a reminder that HHSC will host an Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) training webinar for program providers and finan…

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October 4, 2024 at 2:04 PM

HHSC To Remove Oxbryta Products From All Formularies As Of Oct. 10, 2024

HHSC To Remove Oxbryta Products From All Formularies As Of Oct. 10, 2024 HHSC To Remove Oxbryta Products From All Formularies As Of Oct. 10, 2024 HHSC will remove Oxbryta products from the Medicaid formulary on Oct. 10, 2024. Other News: Members Sought for t…

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October 3, 2024 at 10:42 PM

Compliance Review Grace Period Ends Dec. 31

Compliance Review Grace Period Ends Dec. 31 Compliance Review Grace Period Ends Dec. 31 The compliance reviews grace period for EVV Usage and EVV Landline Phone Verification reviews for, personal care services and home health care services, will end on Dec. 31…

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September 30, 2024 at 9:32 PM

Reminder: Annual EVV Policy Training Webinars for CDS Employers

Reminder: Annual EVV Policy Training Webinars for CDS Employers Reminder: Annual EVV Policy Training Webinars for CDS Employers This is a reminder that HHSC will host two Electronic Visit Verification training webinars for Consumer Directed Services (CDS) empl…

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September 20, 2024 at 8:02 PM

EVV Policy Handbook Revision

EVV Policy Handbook Revision EVV Policy Handbook Revision The Electronic Visit Verification Policy Handbook has been revised. These revisions are effective Sept. 12 and are outlined in the new revision log (PDF) located on the EVV webpage. The handbook’s polic…

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September 18, 2024 at 2:46 PM

Clarification: EVV Aggregator Visit Rejecting with Ex0002C

Clarification: EVV Aggregator Visit Rejecting with Ex0002C Clarification: EVV Aggregator Visit Rejecting with Ex0002C HHSC and the Texas Medicaid & Healthcare Partnership (TMHP) is aware of an issue that occurred between Sept. 12 – 14, with EVV visits subm…

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September 17, 2024 at 7:47 PM

EVV Aggregator Visit Rejecting with Ex0002C

EVV Aggregator Visit Rejecting with Ex0002C EVV Aggregator Visit Rejecting with Ex0002C HHSC and the Texas Medicaid & Healthcare Partnership (TMHP) is aware of an issue that occurred between Sept. 12 – 14, with EVV visits submitted to the EVV Aggregator, r…

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September 13, 2024 at 10:23 PM

Clarification Update: EVV Impacts due to the New STAR+PLUS MCO Contracts Beginning Sept. 1, 2024

Clarification Update: EVV Impacts due to the New STAR+PLUS MCO Contracts Beginning Sept. 1, 2024 Clarification Update: EVV Impacts due to the New STAR+PLUS MCO Contracts Beginning Sept. 1, 2024 Effective Sept. 1, 2024, the new STAR+PLUS managed care organizati…

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September 9, 2024 at 1:33 PM

Registration Available for HHSC EVV Policy Training Webinars for Program Providers, FMSAs and CDS Employers

Registration Available for HHSC EVV Policy Training Webinars for Program Providers, FMSAs and CDS Employers Registration Available for HHSC EVV Policy Training Webinars for Program Providers, FMSAs and CDS Employers HHSC is hosting Electronic Visit Verificatio…

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September 6, 2024 at 9:27 PM

Registration Available for HHSC EVV Policy Training Webinars for Program Providers, FMSAs and CDS Employers

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September 4, 2024 at 9:04 PM

HHSC Phishing Alert for EVV Proprietary System Operators

HHSC Phishing Alert for EVV Proprietary System Operators HHSC Phishing Alert for EVV Proprietary System Operators The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has become aware of a phishing attempt in which an unauthorized third party is sending email…

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August 30, 2024 at 8:31 PM

URGENT: EVV Impacts due to the New STAR+PLUS MCO Contracts Beginning Sept. 1, 2024

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