Austin to Host 2014 Texas Autism Research Conference The fourth annual Texas Autism Research Conference will be July 24-25, 2014, at the University of Texas J.J. Pickle Research Campus in Austin. Leaders in the field of autism will present cutting edge autism research during workshops, presentations and poster sessions. Participants must register by July 18 at 5 p.m., Central Time. No onsite registration is available. "We're excited to bring together as many as 250 researchers, … [Read more...] about Austin to Host 2014 Texas Autism Research Conference
Children and Young Adults Who Receiving Services in the Medically Dependent Children Program in the Medicaid Rural Service Areas will be Transferred Back to Fee-For-Service
DADS Information Letter No. 14-34 states - Effective September 1, 2014, children and young adults who are in the Medically Dependent Children Program (MDCP) and served in Medicaid Rural Service Areas (MRSAs) will be transferred back to fee-for-service Medicaid. After September 1, 2014, providers will no longer request prior approval for acute care services from the Managed Care Organizations (MCOs). Any prior approvals needed for durable medical equipment or other acute care services will … [Read more...] about Children and Young Adults Who Receiving Services in the Medically Dependent Children Program in the Medicaid Rural Service Areas will be Transferred Back to Fee-For-Service
Preadmission Screening and Resident Review Minimum Data Set Long Term Care Medicaid Information Rejections
The purpose of Information Letter No. 14-33 is to inform Medicaid-certified nursing facilities (NFs) of an important update to the Long Term Care (LTC) Online Portal and Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR). The federal PASRR process requires Medicaid-certified NFs to evaluate an individual who may have an intellectual disability (ID), developmental disability (DD), or a mental illness (MI). The PASRR Level I (PL1) Screening Form is designed to identify persons who are suspected … [Read more...] about Preadmission Screening and Resident Review Minimum Data Set Long Term Care Medicaid Information Rejections
Maintaining Continuously Current Waiver Program Eligibility
Information Letter 14-26 The purpose of this Information Letter (IL) is to provide information and recommendations for Deaf Blind with Multiple Disabilities (DBMD) program providers regarding maintaining 1) continuously current level of care (LOC) authorizations through approved Intellectual Disability/Related Conditions (ID/RC) forms, 2) continuously current service authorizations through approved Individual Plans of Care (IPCs), and 3) continuously current financial eligibility for all … [Read more...] about Maintaining Continuously Current Waiver Program Eligibility
Replacement of IL 14-19 Clarification Regarding Life Safety Documentation Required to Be Kept in Four-Person Homes
DADS has issued Information Letter 14-32. Prior to April 1, 2014, the Health and Human Service Commission (HHSC) inspected four-person homes for certification if the local fire safety authority was unable to or refused to make such inspections. On April 1, 2014, amendments to rules in Texas Administrative Code, Title 40, Part I, Chapter 9, Subchapter D, revised rules for certification of four-person homes where residential supports services are provided by Home and Community-based Services … [Read more...] about Replacement of IL 14-19 Clarification Regarding Life Safety Documentation Required to Be Kept in Four-Person Homes
6/20 – Public Feedback Sought on State Plan on Aging
On June 20, stakeholders will have a chance to give their feedback on the draft of the 2015-2017 State Plan on Aging during a listening forum. The forum will be from 1-2:30 p.m. at the Criss Cole Rehabilitation Center Auditorium in Austin. The listening forum is your chance to tell Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) leaders what you think about the state plan. An online survey is available for people who are unable to attend the forum. The State Plan on Aging, which … [Read more...] about 6/20 – Public Feedback Sought on State Plan on Aging
Applying for Primary Home Care and Day Activity Health Services Pending STAR+PLUS Enrollment
Information Letter 14-31 - DAHS: The Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) will no longer enroll individuals in DAHS when their STAR+PLUS enrollment is pending. Since there is no immediate or expedited criteria for DAHS, these services will begin upon enrollment in the STAR+PLUS program. Provider initiated referrals for DAHS Title XIX will no longer be allowed effective the date of this letter. From this date forth, any services provided in response to a provider initiated … [Read more...] about Applying for Primary Home Care and Day Activity Health Services Pending STAR+PLUS Enrollment
Maintaining Continuously Current Waiver Program Eligibility – Texas Home Living (TxHmL)
Information Letter 14-29 - The purpose of this Information Letter (IL) is to provide information and recommendations for Texas Home Living (TxHmL) program providers and local authorities (LAs) regarding maintaining 1) continuously current level of care (LOC) authorizations through approved Intellectual Disability/Related Conditions (ID/RC) forms, 2) continuously current service authorizations through approved Individual Plans of Care (IPCs), and 3) continuously current financial eligibility … [Read more...] about Maintaining Continuously Current Waiver Program Eligibility – Texas Home Living (TxHmL)
Maintaining Continuously Current Program Eligibility – ICF IID
Information Letter 14-28 The purpose of this Information Letter (IL) is to provide information and recommendations for Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability or Related Condition (ICF-IID) program providers regarding maintaining (1) a continuously current level of care (LOC) authorization through an approved Intellectual Disability/Related Conditions (ID/RC) form and (2) continuously current financial eligibility for all individuals enrolled in the … [Read more...] about Maintaining Continuously Current Program Eligibility – ICF IID
Maintaining Continuously Current Waiver Program Eligibility – HCS
Information Letter 14-27 - The purpose of this Information Letter (IL) is to provide information and recommendations for Home and Community-based Services (HCS) program providers and local authorities (LAs) regarding maintaining 1) continuously current level of care (LOC) authorizations through approved Intellectual Disability/Related Conditions (ID/RC) forms, 2) continuously current service authorizations through approved Individual Plans of Care (IPCs), and 3) continuously current … [Read more...] about Maintaining Continuously Current Waiver Program Eligibility – HCS