HHSC requirements, EVV guidance, licensing, and Title 26 TAC Chapter 558.
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Step-by-step guide to passing your Texas HCSSA survey. Learn the six areas surveyors check, the #1 and #2 deficiencies from HHSC's own data, what to do if you receive a Plan of Correction notice, and how to stay perpetually survey-ready as a PAS agency. Updated July 2026.
Complete guide to Texas caregiver training requirements for HCSSA Personal Assistance Services agencies — attendant orientation topics, annual training rules, background checks, documentation, and what HHSC surveyors look for. Updated July 2026.
The 7 STAR+PLUS MCOs in Texas don't all operate in every area. Learn which managed care organizations serve your service delivery area, how to credential with them efficiently, and which to prioritize for your first clients. Updated July 2026.
Learn how Texas home care agencies get STAR+PLUS Medicaid clients: TMHP enrollment, HHAeXchange EVV setup, MCO credentialing, and how referrals actually reach your agency through service coordinators and Individual Service Plans.
How Texas home care agencies bill STAR+PLUS managed care: MCO credentialing, HHAeXchange EVV, Individual Service Plans, claim submission, and 2025 billing updates. Current as of June 2026.
Get your Texas HCSSA license right the first time. Learn the 4 license categories, required documents, PAS administrator training hours, pre-survey CBT, and realistic 60–90 day processing timeline — under 26 TAC Chapter 558. Updated July 2026.
Complete guide to Texas Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) requirements for home care agencies. Covers required programs, the HHAeXchange aggregator, the 2025–2028 alternative device phase-out, and what to look for in EVV software.