The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has implemented the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Provider Retention payments. This letter informs providers that the attestation, initial report, and final report deadlines have been extended to 30 calendar days after the end of the federally-declared COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. Providers who do not submit the required reports will be subject to recoupment of all HCBS ARPA funds. The letter also provides information on resources, such as the Frequently Asked Questions document and the HCBS ARPA Provider Retention Payments Compliance List. Nursing homes and healthcare facilities providing eligible HCBS services must ensure they submit the required attestation and reports to avoid recoupment. They should also review the resources provided for additional guidance on rates and reporting requirements.

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