Nov 7, 2024 | EVV News, HHSC News, Provider News
To enhance program integrity, HHSC is reducing the use of alternative devices as an approved method of clocking in and clocking out for EVV-required services. The phased reduction will begin September 1, 2025, and complete on September 1, 2028. By September 1, 2028,...
Oct 31, 2024 | HHSC News, Provider Resource
Adapted from: Symptoms of Whooping Cough | Pertussis (Whooping Cough) | CDC Early treatment and prophylaxis can make illness less serious and prevent the spread of infection. Treatment of infection and prophylaxis for all asymptomatic household contacts is recommended...
Sep 30, 2024 | Community First Providers, Provider News
With Zelis’ recent acquisition of Payspan, Community First Health Plans, Inc. (Community First) transitioned to the Zelis Payments Network effective August 1. As a result, Providers need to take the following steps to enroll with Zelis to continue receiving electronic...
Oct 15, 2024 | EVV News, HHSC News, Provider News
Effective January 1, 2025, Community First Health Plans, Inc. and HHSC will conduct EVV usage reviews to ensure that Personal Care Services (PCS) and Home Health Care Services (HHCS) meet state-mandated EVV requirements. This includes the potential for contract...
Oct 3, 2024 | EVV News, Provider Resource
Preparers must attend cost report training for every program for which a cost or accountability report is submitted. If a preparer attends Cost Report Training, then the preparer is approved to prepare other reports for that program within the biennium. Preparers who...
Oct 1, 2024 | Community First Providers, Provider Resource
Community First provides free, 24-hour access to interpreter services at no cost for Community First Members with limited English proficiency (LEP) or who use sign language. Interpreters are available in more than 200 languages by request. Please use our...
