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 have NOT completed training for a specific program’s cost or accountability report will NOT be able to submit a cost or accountability report for that program. A Cost or Accountability Report will not be accepted for any of the following programs if the preparer has not attended the required training.
- CPC Primary Home Care [PHC]
- Community Living Assistance and Support Services [CLASS]-Direct Service Agency [DSA],
- CLASS-Case Management Agency [CMA],
- STAR+PLUS Home and Community Based Services [HCBS] and Non-HCBS
The HHSC Provider Finance Department (PFD) is offering additional cost report training for Community Living Assistance and Support Services [CLASS] -Case Management Agency [CMA], Primary Home Care, and CLASS Direct Service Agency [DSA], program providers who need to come into compliance.
| Date | Program | Start time | End time | Session # |
| 10/7/2024 | CPC | 9:00 AM | 11:00 AM | Click Here For Registration |
HHSC PFD encourages you to visit the HHSC Provider Finance Department’s website. The HHSC PFD website contains the following:
- Program-specific cost report instructions,
- Cost report training information and materials,
- Payment rates, and
- Weblinks for training information and registration.
If you have any questions, you may contact the HHSC Provider Finance Department, Long-term Services and Supports (LTSS), Customer Information Center at pfd-ltss@hhs.texas.gov or (737) 867-7817.
Providers are encouraged to share this information with their staff. If you have any questions about this notice, please email Provider Relations at ProviderRelations@cfhp.com or call 210-358-6294. You can also contact your Provider Relations Representative directly.
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