Information Letters: LTC Claim Form, DFPS Investigations
June 29, 2007 by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
Filed under HCS, Nursing Homes
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) reminded Community Services Providers and Nursing Facilities to use only the January 2007 version of the Long Term Care Form 1290. The form was updated to include the National Provider Identifier. For more information, download the June 26 letter here. Additionally, DADS informed Home and Community-based [...]
Waiting for a License…And Waiting….And Waiting…
June 29, 2007 by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
Filed under Licensure Issues
The Austin American Statesman is reporting that thousands of Texans are waiting for licenses and license renewals from the Department of State Health Services. The agency suffered a flood from a broken pipe in one of its offices. Two weeks after a burst pipe caused flooding that shut down a state health department building in [...]
Information Letters: New Rate Ceiling for MDCP Camp Providers, Individual Service Plan, etc.
June 28, 2007 by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
Filed under HCS, Home Health
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) released a series of information letters last week: Adopted New Rate for MDCP Camp Providers — The newly adopted rate ceiling for Medically Dependent Children Program Camp Providers is $7.14/hour. For more information, download the letter here. CLASS Individual Service Plan and Billing Processes: Community Living [...]
Provider Letter: Clarification for HCSSAs
June 27, 2007 by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
Filed under HCS, Home Health
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) responded to questions about Home and Community Support Services Agencies (HCSSAs) not providing services to certain individuals because of concerns about meeting the person’s needs in the community. The letter is addressed to HCSSAs that contract with DADS to provide 1915(c) Medicaid Waiver Services through Community [...]
Memo: Inappropriately Placed Residents and Aging in Place
June 25, 2007 by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
Filed under Nursing Homes
In a memorandum dated June 18, the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) informed providers about the aging in place waiver process. Type A and Type assisted living facilities may retain inappropriately placed residents by submitting DADS Form 1124, providing a written statement from the resident or responsible party that resident would like [...]
Generic Drug Reimbursement Cuts Delayed for Six Months
June 21, 2007 by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
Filed under Medicaid
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced a decision to delay implementation of a proposed rule to reduce Medicaid reimbursements to pharmacies for generic prescription drugs for six months. (Kaiser Network) According to Kaiser, the rule also would require drug companies to “offer Medicaid the lowest price offered to any purchaser — which includes [...]
Texas Register Updates: Reimbursement Rates; Repeal
June 19, 2007 by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
Filed under Medicaid
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has adopted an amendment to §355.8063, which revises the Medicaid reimbursement methodology for freestanding psychiatric inpatient hospitals. According to HHSC, it didn’t receive comments about the proposed rule during the comment period. Additionally, HHSC adopted the repeal of §§357.481 – 357.490, Formal Appeals. The agency anticipates that [...]
Texas Register Updates: Repeals Eliminating Obsolete Rules
June 19, 2007 by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
Filed under Other Posts
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has announced the repeal of §§79.101 – 79.105, 79.201 – 79.210, and 79.301 – 79.305, in Chapter 79, Legal Services, which eliminated obsolete rules governing the now-abolished Texas Department of Human Services and the Board of Human Services. HHSC also announced the repeal of §§100.5, 100.7, 100.24, [...]
Provider Letters: Evercare; Medicare Certification Surveys
June 14, 2007 by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
Filed under End of Life Issues, Home Health, Hospice
This week, the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) released three provider letters. The first letter to community services providers, dated June 11, concerns Evercare’s notice sent to potential long term services and supports providers concerning liability insurance requirements. Evercare faxed information about its contracting and credentialing requirements concerning liability insurance. These requirements [...]
DADS Alert: Personal Care Services
June 13, 2007 by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
Filed under Medicaid
The Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) is asking providers to spread the word about changes in the delivery of personal care services (PCS). Effective September 1, 2007, Medicaid clients under 21 who need assistance with daily living or other activities because of physical, cognitive, or behavioral limitations related to their disability may be [...]
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