Provider Letter No. 16-37 —Change of Ownership, Provider Agreement Assignment, and RelocationThe Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) is issuing this provider letter to remind intermediate care facilities for individuals with an intellectual disability or related conditions (ICF/IID), of requirements associated with change of ownership, assignment of a provider agreement, and relocation of an ICF/IID. If a change of ownership of an ICF/IID is being considered, a program … [Read more...] about Change of Ownership, Provider Agreement Assignment, and Relocation
Clarification of Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation (ANE)
Provider Letter No. 16-36 –Clarification of Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation (ANE)Self-Reporting and “Duty to Report” RequirementsHCSSA is required by the Texas Administrative Code, Title 40, Part 1, Chapter 97, §97.249, to self-report to both the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) and the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) incidents of ANE of HCSSA clients by HCSSA staff. By contrast, HCSSA employees, as well as all citizens, are required by the Texas … [Read more...] about Clarification of Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation (ANE)
Waiver Survey and Certification Quality Assurance Surveys
Waiver Survey and Certification Quality Assurance SurveysEffective October 1, 2016, the Waiver Survey and Certification (WSC) Unit of the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) Regulatory Services will begin conducting quality assurance (QA) surveys of HCS and TxHmL program providers. The purpose of QA surveys is to increase consistency in the survey and certification process for the HCS and TxHmL programs. During a QA survey, a QA team will review the results of a survey … [Read more...] about Waiver Survey and Certification Quality Assurance Surveys
Initial License for a Type A or Type B ALF for an Applicant in Good Standing
Initial License for a Type A or Type B ALF for an Applicant in Good Standing House Bill 1769 (84th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2015) directed the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) to develop rules to allow an ALF provider that meets certain “good standing” criteria to obtain an initial license for a Type A or Type B facility prior to an on-site health inspection. Starting September 1, 2016, an applicant who wants to apply for an initial license under the good … [Read more...] about Initial License for a Type A or Type B ALF for an Applicant in Good Standing
Participant Surveys Concerning Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Settings
Information Letter No. 16-33Participant Surveys Concerning Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Settings The purpose of this provider information letter (IL) is to remind CLASS, DBMD, HCS, and TxHmL program providers the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) has contracted with the Public Policy Research Institute (PPRI) at Texas A&M University to conduct HCBS participant face-to-face surveys with randomly selected 1915(c) waiver program participants. The … [Read more...] about Participant Surveys Concerning Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Settings
Receiving Services Outside the State of Texas in the CLASS and DBMD Programs
Information Letter No. 16-35 (Replaces IL 16-20)Receiving Services Outside the State of Texas in the CLASS and DBMD Programs The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) allows an individual in the CLASS or DBMD Program to receive certain services available through the consumer directed services (CDS) option while the individual is temporarily staying at a location outside the State of Texas. This information letter replaces previous IL 16-20, Receiving Out-of-State Services … [Read more...] about Receiving Services Outside the State of Texas in the CLASS and DBMD Programs
Top Non-Compliance Trends with the Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) Requirements
Top Non-Compliance Trends with the Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) Requirements The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) is issuing this provider letter to remind providers that individuals with mental illness (MI), an intellectual disability (ID), or a developmental disability (DD) must be identified prior to NF admission. If a NF admits an individual with MI, an ID, or a DD, the NF must also ensure the individual receives the specialized services … [Read more...] about Top Non-Compliance Trends with the Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) Requirements
Texas Becomes First State to Issue Standing Order for Mosquito Repellent to Fight Zika
Texas Becomes First State to Issue Standing Order for Mosquito Repellent to Fight ZikaEligible Texas women on Medicaid can go straight to their pharmacist to pick up mosquito repellent, Health and Human Services Executive Commissioner Charles Smith announced today. Texas Medicaid has issued a standing order for mosquito repellent prescriptions for women who are between the ages of 10 and 45 or pregnant. Ver comunicado de prensa en español | Information for Clients (PDF)Medicaid Will Pay for … [Read more...] about Texas Becomes First State to Issue Standing Order for Mosquito Repellent to Fight Zika
CLASS, DBMD, LIDDA – Deadline to Update All Intellectual Disability/Related Conditions Assessments to Comply With the International Classification of Disease Transition
Community Living Assistance and Supports Services (CLASS) Providers Deaf-Blind with Multiple Disabilities (DBMD) Service Providers Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability or Related Conditions (ICF/IID) Providers Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability Authorities (LIDDAs)Information Letter No. 16-32 Deadline Approaching to Update All Intellectual Disability/Related Conditions Assessments to Comply With the International Classification of Disease … [Read more...] about CLASS, DBMD, LIDDA – Deadline to Update All Intellectual Disability/Related Conditions Assessments to Comply With the International Classification of Disease Transition
Deadline Approaching to Update All Intellectual Disability/Related Conditions
Deadline Approaching to Update All Intellectual Disability/Related Conditions - Assessments to Comply With the International Classification of Disease TransitionThe deadline for updating an individual’s Intellectual Disability/Related Conditions Assessment (ID/RC) with International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision (ICD-10) diagnostic codes is September 30, 2016. Information describing the requirement for these changes and instructions for making these changes is outlined in the Texas … [Read more...] about Deadline Approaching to Update All Intellectual Disability/Related Conditions