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The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) announces Open Enrollment for the Attendant Compensation Rate Enhancement (ACRE) for Community Care and Individuals with Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Programs.

Beginning July 1, 2016 to July 31, 2016 contracted providers who choose to participate in this optional program receive additional funds to provide increased wages and benefits for attendants and must demonstrate compliance with enhanced spending requirements on future cost reports.

To request participation or an increase in level, you must complete an online Enrollment Contract Amendment (ECA) by 5:00pm on July 31, 2016. You must complete the ECA online; no faxes will be accepted. The ECA, all instructions and worksheets are available on the HHSC Rate Analysis Department Website at: http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/rad/long-term-svcs/index.shtml. From this website, select the appropriate program, scroll down to the heading “Rate Enhancement – Attendant Compensation,” and click on “View 2017 Rate Enhancement – Attendant Compensation Information.” You can access the ECA by clicking on "Enrollment Contract Amendment Form" under “Other Documents Important to the 2017 Enrollment Information.” Please review the “Enrollment Contract Amendment Instructions” prior to completing the ECA.

Information regarding a free rate enhancement webinar is available under “Training Information.” Contact persons for each program are listed on the website should you have any questions.

Background: The 2000-01 General Appropriations Act and S.B. 1839 (77th Legislature) established the attendant compensation rate enhancement and the nursing facility direct care staff rate enhancement.  

Overview of Community Care Attendant Compensation Rate Enhancement (.pdf)

Overview of IDD Attendant Compensation Rate Enhancement (.pdf)

Overview of Nursing Facility Direct Care Staff Enhancement & Accountability (.pdf)

 Rules

Community Care and IDD

Nursing Facility

 2017 Open Enrollment Information

1. View the Open Enrollment Notification Letters

Other Documents Important To The 2017 Enrollment Information

1. View the Participation Status - Levels Awarded (Will be updated 9/16)
2. View the Enrollment Contract Amendment Instructions
3. Complete the Enrollment Contract Amendment form
4. View the Enrollment Worksheets and Instructions

2017 Enrollment Limitations Information

1. View the Enrollment Limitations Letters
2. View the Contracts Receiving Enrollment Limitation Letters
3. View the Request for Revision Report and Instructions

Training Information

View the Enrollment Training Information

If you have any questions regarding the enrollment information above, please contact the appropriate person on the Contacts List.

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