DADS Alerts: MDS Training Materials, LTSS, HSC

The Minimum Data Set 3.0 training materials is posted online here. HHSC and DADS will host LTSS provider meetings in the Dallas and Tarrant service areas, which will allow HHSC, DADS, and five selected STAR+PLUS health maintenance organizations to present  information for successful implementation of the STAR+PLUS program expansion. See the alert page for dates [...]

Texas Register Updates: Board of Nursing, ICF/MR, HSC

The following information was obtained from the August 6 issue of the Texas Register: Public Notices and Hearings The Board of Nursing offered the Guidelines for Physical and Psychological Evaluations, which inform licensees, applicants, petitioners, and the public about the boards requirements and procedures regarding physical and psychological evaluations under the Nursing Practice Act. An [...]

Information Letters: Claims Processing Cut-Offs, STAR+PLUS Expansion

DADS released five information letters: HCS and TxHmL waiver claims processing cutoff dates: FY 2008 Miscellaneous Claims at NOON Friday, August 6, 2010 FY 210 Claims Processing Cutoff: NOON Friday, August 20, 2010 ICF/MR Community/State (Service Group 5) providers claims processing cutoff dates: FY 2008 Miscellaneous Claims Cutoff: NOON Monday, August 9, 2010 FY 2010 [...]

Information Letters: HCS, TxHmL, ICF/MR

DADS released four information letters: DADS reminded providers listed below that any claims for services performed during FY08 (September 1, 2007 – August 31, 2008) received by the Texas Medicaid & Healthcare Partnership after noon Tuesday, August 10, 2010, will be processed as Miscellaneous, and can’t be paid through the standard payment process. Mail paper [...]

Information Letters: HDM, HCS, TxHmL, ICFs/MR, Etc.

DADS released seven new information letters. Title XIX and Title XX Home Delivered Meals (HDM): DADS posted budget-based rate negotiation documents and detailed instructions on the HDM provider page at the “FFY 2011 Budget Negotiation” link:  http://www.dads.state.tx.us/providers/HDM/index.cfm Download the letter for more information. All Community Services Contractors: DADS clarified hospice enrollment procedures for Texas Medicaid [...]

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

DADS released one provider and three information letters: NFs: DADS will begin using Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 for all MDS assessments with an Assessment Reference Date, Entry Date, or Discharge Date of October 1, 2010 or later, in accordance with CMS requirements, effective October 1, 2010. (Letter) HCS and ICF/MR: HHSC adopted amendments to [...]

Texas Register: STAR+PLUS, DBMD Program Changes3143,

The following was obtained from the June 11 issue of the Texas Register: Public Notices HHSC intends to submit Transmittal Number 10-025, Amendment Number 918, to the Texas State Plan for Medical Assistance, under Title XIX of the Social Security Act, which would clarify the methodology for renal dialysis reimbursement, effective July 1, 2010. HHSC [...]

Information Letters: Direct Service Provider Choice, R&S Reports

DADS released two information letters: HCS: DADS notified these providers of the language included in the adoption proposal of HSC’s rule about an individual’s freedom of choice of direct service providers. An excerpt: §9.177. Certification Principles: Staff Member and Service Provider Requirements. (b) The program provider must employ or contract with a person or entity [...]

Information Letters: HCS and NFs

DADS released two information letters: Home and Community-based Services providers: DADS notified these providers that HCS Billing Guidelines have been revised to incorporate changes necessary, because of the transition of case management functions to the local authorities, effective date June 1, 2010. (Letter) Nursing Facilities: The letter provides the procedures and examples as an alternative [...]

Provider and Information Letters: ICFs/MR, HCS, and TxHmL

DADS released two provider and three information letters: All large ICFs/MR: DADS reminds these providers that locks for exit doors that are opened by keys can only be used in certain circumstances. The National Fire Protection Association 101 Life Safety Code Standard, 2000 Edition requires that “exit access is arranged so that exits are readily [...]

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