The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) issued a letter to Community Based Alternatives and Assisted Living/Residential Care Providers to inform them about Personal Care 3 Reimbursement Rates. These rates became effective on September 1, 2007. For more details, download the letter here. DADS informed the Medically Dependent Children Program and Home and Community Support Service Agencies about increases in provider rates. New rates and billing codes can be accessed here … [Read more...] about Provider and Information Letters: New Payment Rates, Life Safety Code
Provider and Information Letters: CHOW Requirements and New Convictions Barring Employment
In a letter to Nursing Facilities, the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) alerted these providers to changes in the code required by Senate Bill 344, passed by the 80th Legislature, Regular Session, 2007. Changes to Section 242.0336, Temporary Change of Ownership (CHOW) License, include: The Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) may not issue a temporary NF CHOW license prior to the 31st day after receiving (1) the application from the CHOW license … [Read more...] about Provider and Information Letters: CHOW Requirements and New Convictions Barring Employment
Provider and Information Letters: Minimum Wage, Medicaid Reimbursement Rate Increases, Etc.
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) notified Community Based Alternatives (CBA), Home and Community Support Services Agencies, CBA Assisted Living/Residential Care Providers, Consolidated Waiver Program Providers, Deaf-Blind with Multiple Disabilities Waiver Providers, Medically Dependent Children’s Program Providers, Primary Home Care Providers, and Day Activity and Health Services Providers that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission has raised the minimum … [Read more...] about Provider and Information Letters: Minimum Wage, Medicaid Reimbursement Rate Increases, Etc.
DADS Letters – August 28-September 1
Last week, the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) issued a series of provider and information letters: Multiple Providers Reimbursement Rates Effective September 1, 2007 Nursing Facilities Amendments to Health and Safety Code (HSC) Chapter 242 Notification of Adverse Change in Financial Condition … [Read more...] about DADS Letters – August 28-September 1
DADS Letters: Individual Cost Limits, New Convictions
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) informed Community Services Waiver Providers about the increase in individual cost limits for six Medicaid waiver programs operated by DADS. The three-page August 20 letter includes of a breakdown of cost limits for such programs as the Consolidated Waiver Program and the Deaf-Blind with Multiple Disabilities Program. You may download the letter here. In an August 24 provider letter to Assisted Living Facilities, Adult Day Care … [Read more...] about DADS Letters: Individual Cost Limits, New Convictions
Information Letters: Verification of Nurse Licensure, Calculation Error, and New Retro Rate Adjustment
In a letter dated July 19, the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) informed Nursing Facilities, Community Based Alternatives, Home and Community Support Services Agencies, Hospice Providers, Program of All Inclusive Care for the Elderly Providers, and Consolidated Waiver Program Providers that beginning August 12, the Texas Medicaid & Healthcare Partnership (TMHP) will verify nurse licensure with the Texas Board of Nursing (TBON) for both the Director of Nurses (DON) and … [Read more...] about Information Letters: Verification of Nurse Licensure, Calculation Error, and New Retro Rate Adjustment
Information Letters: Rate Increases, MRA News, Etc.
In a letter dated June 26, the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS), informed Intermediate Care Facilities for Persons with Mental Retardation, Home and Community-based Services, Texas Home Living and Community Living and Assistance Support Services about payment rate increases. Increases range from 2.72 percent to 4.77 percent. For more information, download the letter here. In a June 27 letter to Home and Community-Based Services (HCS) contractors, DADS informed … [Read more...] about Information Letters: Rate Increases, MRA News, Etc.
Information Letters: New Rate Ceiling for MDCP Camp Providers, Individual Service Plan, etc.
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) released a series of information letters last week: Adopted New Rate for MDCP Camp Providers --- The newly adopted rate ceiling for Medically Dependent Children Program Camp Providers is $7.14/hour. For more information, download the letter here. CLASS Individual Service Plan and Billing Processes: Community Living Assistance and Support Services (CLASS) --- DADS responded to provider questions about the Individual Service Plan … [Read more...] about Information Letters: New Rate Ceiling for MDCP Camp Providers, Individual Service Plan, etc.
Provider Letter: Clarification for HCSSAs
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) responded to questions about Home and Community Support Services Agencies (HCSSAs) not providing services to certain individuals because of concerns about meeting the person’s needs in the community. The letter is addressed to HCSSAs that contract with DADS to provide 1915(c) Medicaid Waiver Services through Community Based Alternatives, Consolidated Waiver Program, Deaf-Blind With Multiple Disabilities, and Community Living … [Read more...] about Provider Letter: Clarification for HCSSAs
Provider Letters: Evercare; Medicare Certification Surveys
This week, the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) released three provider letters. The first letter to community services providers, dated June 11, concerns Evercare’s notice sent to potential long term services and supports providers concerning liability insurance requirements. Evercare faxed information about its contracting and credentialing requirements concerning liability insurance. These requirements reflect DADS’s requirements; in that regard, providers … [Read more...] about Provider Letters: Evercare; Medicare Certification Surveys