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REQUIRED: Additional 2023 CPC Cost Report Training for STAR+PLUS LTSS Providers

Date: 10/04/24

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Provider Finance Department (PFD) provided Information Letter No. 2023-44 Cost Report and 2023 and 2024 Accountability Report Training Information (PDF). Comprehensive Primary Care (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) providers are required to submit 2023 cost reports to HHSC PFD.

HHSC PFD is offering additional cost report training for providers who need to come into compliance.

Additional 2023 Cost Report Training – CPC Training Details:

Preparers must attend a 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 next two years.
  • 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 above programs if the preparer has not attended the required training.

HHSC PFD encourages providers to visit the HHSC PFD website, to access the following information:

  • Program-specific cost report instructions
  • Cost report training information and materials
  • Payment rates
  • Weblinks for training information and registration

If you have any questions about this information, please contact the HHSC PFD, Long-term Services and Supports (LTSS), Customer Information Center at pfdltss@hhs.texas.gov or 1-737-867-7817.