The following information was obtained from the July 5 issue of the Texas Register. Public Hearings and Notices HHSC will hold a hearing on Friday, July 19, 2013, at 1:30 p.m. to receive comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for hospital outpatient imaging services, hospital outpatient reimbursement, and hospital inpatient reimbursement. The hearing will be held in the Public Hearing Room, Winters Building, located at 701 W. 51st Street, Austin. Revised Hearing Notice: [HHSC] is … [Read more...] about TX Register Updates: 7/19 Hearing, Revised Hearing Notice
IL/PL & News Alerts: Non-delegated Tasks, Admin Penalty
DADS released an information/provider letter. CAS, CBA, CLASS, CMPAS, DBMD, FC, HCSSA, MDCP, PHC, and SSPD: The letter provides direction for HCSSA on documenting non-delegated tasks delivered by unlicensed persons. (Letter) -- HHSC adopted new §98.105, Administrative Penalties, in Chapter 98, Adult Day Care and Day Activity and Health Services Requirements, which allows DADS to assess an administrative penalty against an adult day care facility that violates licensing … [Read more...] about IL/PL & News Alerts: Non-delegated Tasks, Admin Penalty
IL/News Alerts: 6/26 Staff Meeting, July-Aug Workshops
ADC, AL/RC, CBA HCSSA, CMPA, FMS, ERS, DAHS, HDM, MDCP, Out-of-Home Respite - NF, PHC, Special Services to Persons with Disabilities, and Transition Assistance Services: DADS notified contracted providers of changes to the contract and fiscal compliance monitoring protocol in relation to follow-up monitoring. (Letter) -- DADS has updated EVV reason codes (RC) to add RC 25: Respite Hours. -- HHSC proposed amendments to §§9.203, 9.207, 9.208, 9.221, 9.251, 9.252, 9.256, … [Read more...] about IL/News Alerts: 6/26 Staff Meeting, July-Aug Workshops
TX Register Updates: UPL, Medical Board Changes
The following information was obtained from the May 3 issue of the Texas Register. Proposed Rules HHSC proposed to amend §355.105, General Reporting and Documentation Requirements, Methods, and Procedures, which would clarify limitations on reporting related-party compensation on Medicaid cost reports; incorporate changes to reflect person-first respectful language; and clarify the references in subsection (a). See the Texas Register for more information. Adopted Rules HHSC adopted … [Read more...] about TX Register Updates: UPL, Medical Board Changes
TX Register Updates: Medical and Nursing Board Changes
The following information was obtained from the April 12 issue of the Texas Register. Proposed Rules HHSC proposed to amend §354.1281, Psychologists' Services Benefits and Limitations. The change would add provisionally licensed psychologists as another type of provider who can perform psychological counseling and services under the direct supervision of a licensed psychologist. HHSC also proposed to amend §355.8081, Payments for Laboratory and X-ray Services, Radiation Therapy, … [Read more...] about TX Register Updates: Medical and Nursing Board Changes
TX Register Updates: Texas Medical Board Changes
The following information was obtained from the March 8 issue of the Texas Register. Proposed Rules The Texas Medical Board proposed to amend several sections of the code: Licensure - §163.6, Examinations Accepted for Licensure, and §163.7, Ten Year Rule, to make the licensure examinations rule consistent with the statute regarding passage of licensure examinations within a seven-year time period and demonstration of competence in the ten-year period preceding application for … [Read more...] about TX Register Updates: Texas Medical Board Changes
TX Register Updates: PASRR Changes
The following information was obtained from the February 22 issue of the Texas Register. Proposed Rules HHSC proposed to amend §355.310, Reimbursement Setting Methodology--Customized Power Wheelchairs and Associated Evaluations, and new §355.748, Reimbursement Methodology for Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) Level II Evaluations. An excerpt: The proposed changes to the PASRR program are a result of a Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) directive for the … [Read more...] about TX Register Updates: PASRR Changes
Bills and Provider Bundled Payments
The following recently introduced House and Senate bills could affect long term care providers: HB 913: Relating to licensing and regulation of certain facilities providing personal care to persons who are elderly or disabled. HB 914: Relating to reimbursement rates for certain therapy services provided to Medicaid recipients. HB 909: Relating to the personal needs allowance for certain Medicaid recipients who are residents of long-term care facilities. SB 337: Relating to … [Read more...] about Bills and Provider Bundled Payments
TX Register Updates: Medicaid Eligibility
The following information was obtained from the January 25 issue of the Texas Register. Proposed Rules HHSC proposed to amend §354.1634, Waiver Pool Allocation and Valuation, which removes the prohibition on a non-Medicaid provider receiving the first demonstration year payment if it is an anchor. See the Texas Register for more information. The Texas Medical Board proposed to amend §190.14, Disciplinary Sanction Guidelines, which provides that the board may suspend or revoke a … [Read more...] about TX Register Updates: Medicaid Eligibility
TX Register Updates: Notice Correction, Medical Board Changes
The following information appeared in the January 11 issue of the Texas Register. Public Notice Correction HHSC published a correction to an intent to submit an amendment to the Texas State Plan for Medical Assistance. An excerpt: The announcement incorrectly described the fiscal impact of the proposed state plan amendment. The correct fiscal impact is as follows: The proposed amendment is estimated to result in an additional annual aggregate expenditure of $21,300,000 for the … [Read more...] about TX Register Updates: Notice Correction, Medical Board Changes