The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will be proposing increased rates for identified attendant services and discontinuing the Attendant Compensation Rate Enhancement (Rate Enhancement) program, effective September 1, 2025. These increases are pursuant to the 2026-27 General Appropriations Act, Senate Bill 1, 89th Legislature, Regular Session, 2025 (Article II, HHSC, Rider 23)
HHSC has published the Information Letter (IL)-2025-11, Discontinuation of the Attendant Compensation Rate Enhancement Program and Rate Increases for Attendant Services, effective Sept. 1, 2025. Review the IL for more information.
If you have further questions regarding the information letter, contact the HHSC Provider Finance Department, Long-term Services and Supports (LTSS), Center for Information and Training (CIT) 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 210-358-6030. You can also contact your Provider Relations Representative directly.
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