New Legislative Bills
March 16, 2009 by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
Filed under HCS, ICF-MRs, Medicaid, Medicare, Nurses, Texas: 81st Legislative Session
The following bills were introduced this month and may affect providers: HB 166 – Relating to providing home- and community-based support services under the Medicaid program to persons who are deaf-blind with multiple disabilities. HB 510 – Relating to the registration of certain assisted living facilities; providing penalties. HB 1186 – Relating to the transfer [...]
Legislative Bills Get Public Hearings, Sent to Committee
March 10, 2009 by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
Filed under HCS, Home Health, ICF-MRs, Licensure Issues, Medicaid, Nursing Homes, Texas: 81st Legislative Session
Last month, I published a post with a list of bills introduced in the 81st Legislative Session that impact providers. Some of these bills have been scheduled for public hearings and referred to committees. Click on the links to find out the present status of the bills: HB 5 – Relating to the elimination of [...]
Legislative Updates: Bills Introduced
February 12, 2009 by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
Filed under HCS, ICF-MRs, Licensure Issues, Medicaid, Nursing Homes, Texas: 81st Legislative Session
The following is a list of bills introduced in the 81st Legislative Session that impact providers: HB 5 – Relating to the elimination of smoking in all workplaces and public places; providing penalties. HB 67 – Relating to a medical assistance buy-in program for children with certain developmental disabilities. HB 87 – Relating to increasing [...]
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