PL/News Alerts: Alzheimer’s, July 11 Seminar

ALF: DADS clarified the requirements for using locking devices in Alzheimer’s facilities or an Alzheimer’s unit. An excerpt: The ALF licensing rule at 40 TAC §92.61(b)(4)(A) requires small Type A & B ALF and large Type A ALF buildings and structures to be in compliance with the 1988 edition of the Life Safety Code, National [...]

Three Year Old Denied Kidney Transplant because She is Special Needs

So this is what they think of the clients of providers of care for the developmentally disabled. Does it all come back to this?

Information Letters: LVN/RN Form 3050, Etc.

DADS released three information letters: Hospice providers: DADS sent a corrected letter that notifies these providers that they can bill for ventilator services provided to residents in nursing facilities. In the attached letter, the corrections are indicated in red. (Letter) Day Activity Health Services providers: DADS determined that either an LVN or an RN can [...]

Information Letters: New Hospice Rates, Employment Svcs Training

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 [...]

Provider and Information Letters: HCS, TxHmL, CDSAs

DADS released one provider and three information letters: HCSSAs: All Medicare-approved home health agencies or those seeking approval under Medicare must comply with Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS)-C requirements. Download the patient classification table here and the letter here. HCS, TxHmL, and CDSAs: HHSC approved new payment rates for these programs, effective September 1, [...]

Texas Register Updates: Rates for Nursing, Medical Board Rules

The following information was obtained from the October 2 issue of the Texas Register: Public Notices HHSC has adopted new Medicaid per diem payment rates for the nursing facility program operated DADS, effective September 1, 2009: Base Rates by RUG Add-on Rates by Enhancement Level Liability Insurance See the relevant section of the Texas Register [...]

Information Letters: ICF/MR, HCS, CDSAs, DBMD

DADS released four information letters: Screen 573 allows ICFs/MR to monitor compliance with RLO. The screen’s new function is to identify individuals in each queried component code that have not received a RLO due to being a new admission. These individuals will show as “Not Found” on Screen 573. A vendor will place a hold [...]

Provider and Information Letters: HCS, ICF/MR, TxHml, Etc.

DADS reminded providers about FY 2009 cut-off dates for miscellaneous claims and year-end close-out processing. You may download letters for the following providers: ICF/MR Group 5 ICF/MR Group 6 HCS and TxHml Community Services, Nursing Facility, and Therapy Providers DADS informed community-based ICF/MR providers of the initiation of adverse actions that may be taken by [...]

Provider and Information Letters: Emergency Preparedness, Hospice Rates

The Texas Aging and Disability Services (DADS) issued a provider and information letter: Emergency Preparedness Reminder DADS reminded all Adult Day Care Facilities, Assisted Living Facilities, Home and Community Support Service Agencies, Intermediate Care Facilities for Persons with Mental Retardation or Related Conditions, and Nursing Facilities to review their emergency preparedness and response plans and [...]

Information Letters: ICM Waiver Rules, TV Converter Box Updates, etc.

The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) released four information letters: Integrated Care Management (ICM) 1915(c) Waiver Rules, Adaptive Aids, Minor Home Modification and Medical Supplies Processes (Replaces IL 2008-47) DADS sent a letter to ICM Waiver providers informing them about operational processes for accessing adaptive aids, medical supplies and minor home modifications. [...]

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