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HHSC Has Published IL 2026-13, Preparing for the Upcoming Fiscal Year 2026 Fee-for-Service Claims Billing Closeout
Texas Medicaid·TX·Billing
Effective date
Aug 31, 2026
We identified it
May 30, 2026
Summary
HHSC has published guidance for the fiscal year 2026 closeout ending August 31, 2026, requiring providers to promptly submit all unbilled claims for services already rendered. Additionally, inactive TMHP user accounts will be deactivated after 90 days of inactivity.
Action Required
Before August 31, 2026: Billing team must submit all outstanding claims for unbilled services to ensure payment before fiscal year closeout. Review HHSC information letter IL 2026-13 for specific cutoff dates. Ensure TMHP user accounts remain active by logging in at least every 90 days to prevent deactivation. Contact TMHP at 1-800-626-4117, Option 1 for Remittance & Status report questions, or HHSC at (512) 438-2200, Option 3 for invalid recoupment issues.