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Nursing Facility Provider Notice
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) approved payment rates for Nursing Facilities (NF) effective September 1, 2025. HHSC will transition NF providers from the Resource Utilization Group, Version III (RUG-III) payment methodology to the Patient-Driven...
FMSA Providers: Register for June’s Required Webinar with HHSC
HHSC will host the next Financial Management Services Agencies (FMSAs) Quarterly Webinar on Friday, June 27, 2025, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. This mandatory virtual training is only for FMSAs currently contracted with HHSC or a managed care organization. Topics will...
Payspan Portal Production Maintenance – Saturday, June 21, 8:00 P.M. (ET) through Sunday, June 22, 9:00 A.M. (ET)
Zelis® is utilizing a maintenance window for the Payspan Portal on Saturday, June 21, 8 P.M. (ET) through Sunday, June 22, 9 A.M. (ET). Note: If the maintenance activities are completed before 9 A.M. (ET), we will end the maintenance early. The following System...
HHSC Reminds Regulated Providers to Update Emergency Preparedness Plans for Hurricane Season
AUSTIN – The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is urging health care facilities, child care operators and other providers to update their safety procedures and emergency response plans as the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season begins on June 1. The National...
Payspan Portal Production Maintenance – Saturday, June 7, 12:01 A.M. (ET) through Sunday, June 8, 9:00 P.M. (ET)
Zelis® is utilizing a maintenance window for the Payspan Portal on Saturday, June 7, 12:01 A.M. (ET) through Sunday, June 8, 9:00 P.M. (ET). Note: If the maintenance activities are completed before 9:00 A.M. (ET), we will end the maintenance early. The following...
Rental of Dual-Function Home Ventilators a Benefit of Texas Medicaid Effective April 1, 2025
Effective for dates of service on or after April 1, 2025, the rental of dual-function home ventilators (procedure code E0468) is a benefit of Texas Medicaid. Note: The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) must present new proposed benefits at a rate...
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