Success Starts Here: What Texas SNFs Need to Know About PDPM LTC

Prepare now for Texas PDPM LTC success

Big changes are coming to Medicaid payments for Texas Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs), and we’re here to help you make sense of it all. This is the first webinar in our three-part series as we break down Texas’s new PDPM LTC payment model, set to take effect on Sept. 1, 2025.

In this session, our panel of experts unpacks the core components of PDPM LTC, explains what sets it apart from Medicare’s PDPM, and discusses what it all means for Medicaid reimbursement in Texas. We also explore how respiratory therapy fits into the equation and share updates from ongoing discussions with state agencies about implementation challenges and unanswered questions.

What you'll learn

• PDPM LTC Essentials: Get a clear understanding of how the Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) applies to Long-Term Care (LTC) Medicaid reimbursement in Texas.
• Key Differences from Medicare PDPM: Learn what sets TX's model apart, including resident classification and how payment structures.
• Respiratory Therapy’s Role: See how respiratory therapy services factor into PDPM LTC and the benefits of a standardized online training approach.
• Implementation Challenges & Updates: Hear the latest from discussions with Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Office of Inspector General (OIG) about what’s still pending.

This webinar—and the full series—will give you the insights and practical knowledge needed to navigate Texas’s new Medicaid payment system with confidence. Don’t miss it!