On January 3, 2012, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) began transitioning the CMSNet connectivity method used to submit OASIS data in Texas. Beginning February 3, 2012, the AT&T submission method will no longer be available.

This transition will affect your H@ login ID and will make it easier to connect. This will not affect your login ID for all other accounts (OASIS/CASPER Login ID and State Login ID). For new home health agencies, all requests for new IDs will be issued as Verizon IDs.

When agencies begin the conversion process and login through Verizon for the first time, administrative rights to the computer used for OASIS submissions will be needed, or an IT person for the provider will need to be logged in as the administrator. These administrative privileges will not be needed after the initial login. The provider Installation Guide and Transition Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) are posted on the QTSO website. https://www.qtso.com/cmsnet.html%20

In you experience connection problems after following these instructions and reviewing the FAQs, please contact the CMSNet (Verizon) Helpdesk at 1-888-238-2122.

As always, you may call the OASIS help desk at (512) 438-4122 if you have any questions or problems.