HHSC announced its submission of an extension application to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for the Texas Healthcare Transformation Quality Improvement Program (THTQIP) waiver under section 1115 of the Social Security Act.
The extension request is for approximately 10 years, which will provide the 1115 waiver authority through 2030. The extension reflects the same terms and conditions agreed to and approved by CMS on Jan. 15, 2021.
The requested extension aims to pursue the following goals:
- Expand risk-based managed care to new populations and services.
- Support the development and maintenance of a coordinated care delivery system.
- Improve outcomes while containing cost growth.
- Transition to quality-based payment systems for managed care and providers
A webinar will be held July 20, 2021 at 11 AM regarding the waiver application. Registration for the webinar can be found here. Stakeholders may review the final application posted here