The following information was obtained from the May 30 issue of the Texas Register: Public Hearings The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will hold public hearings June 13 and June 17 to receive public comment on proposed rates for various programs, services, pay rates, and procedure codes. Beginning at this link, scroll down to read all 12 entries. Proposed Rules HHSC proposes to amend §354.1863, Prescription Requirements, under Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 354, … [Read more...] about Texas Register Updates: Medicaid Payment Rates, Etc.
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Information Letters: ICM Cost Reporting, Etc.
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) has issued five information letters: Integrated Care Management (ICM) Cost Reporting DADS informed ICM providers that all ICM long term services and support providers must provide the Health and Human Services Rate Analysis Department with cost information for ICM services. Download the letter for more information. Day Activity and Health Services (DAHS) and Primary Home Care (PHC) Providers in the ICM Program In a … [Read more...] about Information Letters: ICM Cost Reporting, Etc.
Senate Democrats Push Medicare Advantage Plans Cut
The drama on Capitol Hill continues. Democrats in the Senate are continuing to push a bill that would stop a 10.6 percent Medicare physician payment cut. To fund the cut, they propose to reduce funding to Medicare Advantage plans. President Bush said he will veto any bill that cuts funding to these plans. (Kaiser Network) An excerpt: CQ Today reports that the veto threat "will almost certainly force a compromise later this month." Senate Republicans have proposed a $14.9 billion, … [Read more...] about Senate Democrats Push Medicare Advantage Plans Cut
