DADS Alerts: CLASS Clarification, Etc.
December 22, 2008 by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
Filed under End of Life Issues, HCS, Hospice, ICF-MRs, Nursing Homes, Quality Assurance
The Texas Department and Aging and Disability Services (DADS) notified Community Living Assistance and Support Services (CLASS) providers that Form 8604, the Transition Assistance Services (TAS) Assessment and Authorization, has been replaced by Form 3621-A, CLASS Transition Assistance Services. See the TAS handbook for more information. DADS is offering new forms for programs like Deaf/Blind [...]
DADS Alerts: CMS Revises Hospice Conditions of Participation; Christmas Schedule
December 8, 2008 by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
Filed under End of Life Issues, Hospice
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services recently revised the existing Hospice Conditions of Participation. Effective December 2, 2008, hospices must meet the revised conditions of participation (CoPs), found at 42 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 418, to participate in Medicare and Medicaid programs. Download a PDF copy of the revised CoPs. For more information, [...]
Information and Provider Letters: Change in Look-Back Periods, Etc.
November 26, 2008 by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
Filed under End of Life Issues, HCS, Hospice, ICF-MRs, Medicaid, Nursing Homes
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) issued one provider and three information letters: Community Services Medical Necessity (MN) and Level of Care Assessment (LOC) — Resource Utilization Group Value “BC1″ DADS notified Home and Community Support Services Agencies for Community-Based Alternatives, Consolidated Waiver Program, Integrated Care Management, and Program for the All [...]
Provider and Information Letters: Workflow, Surveys, Etc.
November 14, 2008 by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
Filed under End of Life Issues, HCS, Hospice, ICF-MRs, Medicaid, Nursing Homes, Other Posts
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) released eight information letters: New Provider Workflow Process for Nursing Facilities (NF) and Hospices In a letter to NFs and hospice providers, DADS informed them about the “Provider Action Required” status displayed for a form in the LTC Online Portal. The form history will include a [...]
Information Letters: Revision, Repeal, Follow-Up
October 8, 2008 by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
Filed under End of Life Issues, HCS, Hospice
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) issued four information letters: Revisions to the Texas Medicaid Hospice Program Standards Handbook The Texas Medicaid Hospice Program Standards Handbook has been revised to reflect Texas Index for Level of Effort to Resource Utilization Group changes. For more information, download the letter. Repeal of the DADS [...]
Texas Register Updates: Medicaid Rates for Hospice Routine Home Care, Etc.
October 6, 2008 by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
Filed under End of Life Issues, Home Health, Hospice, Medicaid, Nursing Homes
The following information was obtained from the October 3 issue of the Texas Register: Public Hearing The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will hold a public hearing on October 21, 2008, to receive public comment on proposed rates for Hospice routine home, continuous home, inpatient respite, and general inpatient care. The hearing will [...]
Information and Survey Letters: Impact of Hurricanes Gustav and Ike, Etc.
October 2, 2008 by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
Filed under Disaster Preparedness, End of Life Issues, HCS, Hospice, Licensure Issues, Nursing Homes
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) issued three information letters and three federal survey letters: Information Letters License Capacity in Adult Day Care (ADC) Day Activity and Health Services (DAHS) Facilities – DADS reminds providers that all licensed ADC facilities participating in the DAHS program must not exceed their licensed capacity. Download [...]
Texas Register Updates: Reimbursement Methodology for Medicaid Hospice, Etc.
September 10, 2008 by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
Filed under End of Life Issues, Hospice, Medicaid, Nursing Homes
The following information was obtained from the September 5 issue of the Texas Register: The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) announced its intent to submit an amendment to the Texas State Plan for Medical Assistance, under Title XIX of the Social Security Act, which will revise the reimbursement methodology for Medicaid Hospice room [...]
Texas Register Updates: Medicaid Hearing Aid Services, Etc.
September 3, 2008 by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
Filed under End of Life Issues, HCS, Hospice, Licensure Issues, Medicaid, Nursing Homes
The following information was obtained from the August 29 issue of the Texas Register: Proposed Rules The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) proposes to amend §354.1231, Benefits and Limitations; §354.1233, Requirements for Hearing Aid Services; and §354.1235, Requirements for Provider Participation, in Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 354, Subchapter A, Division 15, related [...]
Information Letters: Verification of Nurse Licensure, Etc.
August 6, 2008 by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
Filed under End of Life Issues, HCS, Hospice, Licensure Issues, Nurses, Nursing Homes
On July 22, 30 and 31, the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) released six information letters: Verification of Nurse Licensure with the Texas Board of Nursing (BON) for Community Services Providers/Health Plan Organizations DADS informed Community Based Alternatives, Home and Community Support Services Agencies, Consolidated Waiver Programs, Program of All-Inclusive Care for [...]
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