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HHSC LTCR Publishes Revised PL 2026-13 Implementation of Workplace Violence Program for Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF)
Texas Medicaid·TX·General
Effective date
Sep 1, 2026
We identified it
Aug 11, 2026
Summary
HHSC LTCR has published a revised Workplace Violence Prevention policy (PL 2026-13) for Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF) that includes a hold-harmless period exempting facilities from the requirement to include a physician on the Workplace Violence Committee from September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027. This is a regulatory compliance update, not a billing or clinical coding change.
Action Required
This policy does not require billing team action. It is a workplace safety and compliance requirement for ICF facility operations, not a billing, coding, or claims processing matter. If your practice operates an ICF, the compliance or administrative team should review the updated Provider Letter 2026-13 on the HHSC ICF Provider Portal and ensure facility leadership is aware of the physician committee hold-harmless period expiring August 31, 2027. Direct questions to LTCRPolicy@hhs.texas.gov.