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HHSC LTCR Publishes Provider Letter 2026-13
Texas Medicaid·TX·General
Effective date
Sep 1, 2025
We identified it
Jul 28, 2026
Summary
HHSC LTCR has published Provider Letter 2026-13 requiring all licensed Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (ICF/IID) and Supported Semi-Independent Living Centers (SSLC) to implement a workplace violence prevention program per SB 463. This is an operational/compliance requirement, not a direct billing change, but affects facilities that bill for services at these provider types.
Action Required
This policy does not directly impact medical billing workflows, coding, or reimbursement. Billing teams should be aware that ICF/IID and SSLC providers must comply with workplace violence prevention program requirements per SB 463. Facility administrators and compliance officers should review Provider Letter 2026-13 on the HHSC ICF Provider Portal and implement required workplace violence prevention programs. Billing teams have no claim submission or coding changes required. If questions arise regarding compliance or provider eligibility, contact LTCRPolicy@hhs.texas.gov.