DADS released two information letters. Medicaid Hospice Providers: HHSC recently approved rate changes for the Medicaid Hospice Program for Federal Fiscal Year 2010, effective October 1, 2009. See new rates on this web page. The adjustment will be retroactive, so providers don't have to do anything, unless repayment fails. In that case, they'll need to re-bill the denied claims. (Letter) ICF/MR: DADS announced the Employment Services Training and Technical Assistance Initiative. The … [Read more...] about Information Letters: New Hospice Rates, Employment Svcs Training
Archives for December 2009
Texas Register Updates: Board of Nursing Penalties, Sanctions, and Fines
The following information was obtained from the December 4 issue of the Texas Register: Public Notices HHSC intends to submit amendments, effective January 1, 2010, that will modify the reimbursement methodologies in the Texas Medicaid State Plan as a result of Medicaid fee changes for Physicians and Certain Other Practitioners and Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies. HHSC also will submit amendments, effective February 1, 2010, that will modify the … [Read more...] about Texas Register Updates: Board of Nursing Penalties, Sanctions, and Fines
Information Letters: SPW Consumer Transfers, Allowable Hours
DADS issued two information letters. CBA, ICMW, HCSSAs, and STAR+PLUS Waiver (SPW) Consumers Transferring into the CBA and ICMW Programs: Some providers are concerned about documentation requirements for SPW consumers transferring into the CBA or ICMW programs. After consulting with HHSC, DADS confirmed that a STAR+PLUS HMO transfer packet for SPW consumers contains the necessary supporting documentation to justify the services authorized on the SPW ISP, even if the documentation isn't … [Read more...] about Information Letters: SPW Consumer Transfers, Allowable Hours
Information Letter: HCS/MRA Case Management Transition
DADS issued an information letter to HCS providers regarding the transition of case management from HCS providers to MRAs. DADS included several attachments, including a letter alerting providers to the transition, information letter #09-165 requiring HCS providers to distribute the letter to all individuals, legally authorized representatives, and actively involved family members and friends, and instructions on how to register for e-mail updates from DADS. (Letter) … [Read more...] about Information Letter: HCS/MRA Case Management Transition
Texas Register Updates: Contract Award, Nursing and Medical Boards
The following information was obtained from the November 27 Texas Register: Public Notices HHSC awarded contact #529-10-0021-00001 to Software Contract Solutions, Inc., to provide a resource for investigating all facets of information technology software issues that impact price, cost savings measures, risk exposure, and overall total cost of ownership. The total value of the contract will not exceed $900,000. HHSC intends to submit an amendment that will extend the rate for Mental … [Read more...] about Texas Register Updates: Contract Award, Nursing and Medical Boards
