The following bills (which may affect long term care providers) were recently introduced in the 82nd Legislative Session: HB 297: Relating to certain federal health care legislation; imposing penalties. HB 309: Relating to the establishment of the supportive living facility pilot program. SB 204: Relating to insurance coverage for certain devices used in the treatment of diabetes. SB 190: Relating to the licensing and regulation of physicians, physician assistants, acupuncturists, and … [Read more...] about 82nd Legislative Session: New House and Senate Bills
Provider and Information Letters: ICF/MR, HCSSA, NFs, Assisted Living
DADS released seven new provider letters and one information letter. DADS informed the following providers that in addition to an initial Nurse Aide Registry and the Employee Misconduct Registry search, they must search both registries every year for unlicensed employees and volunteers whose duties include face-to-face contact with clients, effective September 1, and document and keep a record of the searches: Adult Day Care Assisted Living … [Read more...] about Provider and Information Letters: ICF/MR, HCSSA, NFs, Assisted Living
Texas Register: Boarding Home Facilities, ICFs/MR, HSSCAs, Etc.
The following information was obtained from the August 27 issue of the Texas Register: Public Notices HHSC withdrew its intent to submit Amendment 944, Transmittal Number TX 10-051, to the Texas State Plan for Medical Assistance, which would have proposed to cover certain pharmacy supplies as part of the home health benefit provided by a licensed pharmacy provider. HHSC intends to submit amendments to the Texas State Plan for Medical Assistance, which would require HHSC to rebase acute … [Read more...] about Texas Register: Boarding Home Facilities, ICFs/MR, HSSCAs, Etc.
Texas Register Updates: NFs, TX Medical Board
The following information was obtained from the May 28 issue of the Texas Register: Public Hearing and Notices HHSC will hold a public hearing on June 15, 2010, at 1 p.m., to receive public comment on proposed payment rates for the state-owned veterans nursing facilities, to be held in the Permian Basin Room of the HHSC, Braker Center, Building H, located at 11209 Metric Boulevard, Austin, Texas. HHSC intends to submit Transmittal Number 10-022, Amendment Number 915, to the Texas State … [Read more...] about Texas Register Updates: NFs, TX Medical Board
Provider Letters: Assisted Living, ICFs/MRs, and Nursing Facilities
DADS released two provider letters: Assisted Living Facilities: DADS clarified a resident's use of an assistive device. An excerpt: 1) The ALF must complete a comprehensive functional assessment that is specific to a resident and provide care to the resident according to the resident’s individual service plan based on the results of the comprehensive assessment, as specified in 40 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §92.41(c); 2) The ALF must ensure that all staff members are competent to … [Read more...] about Provider Letters: Assisted Living, ICFs/MRs, and Nursing Facilities
Information Letters: CLASS, HCS, TxHmL, ICF/MR, AL/RC
DADS released four information letters: CLASS providers: On May 15, the Medicaid Eligibility Service Authorization Verification will replace the Individual Plan of Care (IPC) as the official notification that the IPC is approved. An excerpt: "CLASS providers should access a MESAV within 15 business days, not including a two business-day mailing period, from submission to the CLASS Program in the DADS Provider Services Office. MESAV information can only be requested for three consecutive … [Read more...] about Information Letters: CLASS, HCS, TxHmL, ICF/MR, AL/RC
Provider and Information Letters: HCS, ICFs/MR, NFs
DADS released one provider and two information letters: Adult Day Care Facilities, Assisted Living Facilities, HCSSAs, ICFs/MR, and NFs: DADS reminded these providers that the DADS Regulatory Services division no longer distributes printed program notifications to service providers. There are two options available to you to receive Regulatory Services notifications: 1) regularly visit Resources for DADS service providers; and 2) sign up to receive free e-mail notifications on the DADS … [Read more...] about Provider and Information Letters: HCS, ICFs/MR, NFs
Provider and Information Letters: Type E ALFs, HCSSAs, Hospice
DADS released one provider and two information letters: Licensed Type E Assisted Living Facilities: Effective September 1, 2010, the Texas legislature repeals Section 247.030, Health and Safety Code, which means Type E will no longer be a licensing option for ALFs. DADS will continue to mail licensing renewal packets to Type E facilities until May 1, 2010 (Letter) CBAs, Consolidated Waiver Program, and ICM Waiver HCSSAs: DADS clarified to these providers that HCSSAs are not required … [Read more...] about Provider and Information Letters: Type E ALFs, HCSSAs, Hospice
Provider and Information Letters: NFs, Type C Assisted Living Facilities, Etc.
DADS released one information letter and three provider letters: NFs: Effective April 3, 2010, DADS will implement an enhancement to the DADS Service Authorization System to allow payment for a nursing facility resident who transfers to a new facility. The enhancement will authorize payment to the NF providing services to residents. (Letter) Type C Assisted Living Facilities: DADS will implement the use of revised Form 3736 (Application for State License to Operate a Type C Assisted … [Read more...] about Provider and Information Letters: NFs, Type C Assisted Living Facilities, Etc.
Information Letters: CBA, HSC, DBMD, Etc.
DADS released three information letters: CBA, CBA Assisted Living/Residential Care, CLASS, DAHS, ICF/MR, ICM, HCS, NFs, PHC, RC, and TxHmL providers: The HHSC Rate Analysis Department has posted mandatory cost reporting and cost report training for 2009 information on its web site. The final session of the 2009 cost report training is scheduled for March 9-10, 2010. Providers must make sure the preparer has completed cost report training. HHSC RAD must receive all 2009 cost reports no … [Read more...] about Information Letters: CBA, HSC, DBMD, Etc.