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
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
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
Expansion of Utilization Management and Review Activities to the Deaf Blind with Multiple Disabilities Program
To ensure consistency across programs and fiscal accountability, the Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) will expand utilization review (UR) activities to include the Deaf Blind with Multiple Disabilities (DBMD) program beginning May 12, 2014. DADS previously notified DBMD providers of plans for expansion on November 5, 2010, via DADS Information Letter No. 10-142. Utilization management and review activities performed by UR nurses for the DBMD program may include: • … [Read more...] about Expansion of Utilization Management and Review Activities to the Deaf Blind with Multiple Disabilities Program
Task force focuses on employment of people with disabilities
A new task force has begun meeting to help promote competitive employment of people with disabilities in Texas. The Employment First Task Force also will design an education and outreach campaign about the success of people with disabilities in the workplace. Learn more about the Employment First Task Force, including a list of members and meeting dates. … [Read more...] about Task force focuses on employment of people with disabilities
Reminder – Vision Award Deadline is Today
Do you know someone whose volunteer work helps improve the lives of people who are older or a ho have disabilities? Then nominate them for a Vision Award by 5pm today. … [Read more...] about Reminder – Vision Award Deadline is Today
Upcoming DADS region 4/5 meetings
DADS issued the following Two Provider Alerts or Bulletins: Region 4/5 HCSSA Provider Meeting in Lufkin THIS MEETING IS LIMITED TO PROVIDERS LOCATED IN REGION 4/5 The meeting for Region 4/5 is on Wednesday, May 21, 2014 from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m at: Angelina College. Room 104. 3500 South 1st Street. Lufkin, TX 75902 To register: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2014LufkinHCSSA Region 4/5 HCSSA Provider Meeting in Tyler THIS MEETING IS LIMITED TO PROVIDERS LOCATED IN REGION 4/5 … [Read more...] about Upcoming DADS region 4/5 meetings
DADS Recruiting New PIAC Members
DADS is currently accepting applications to become a member of the Promoting Independence Advisory Committee (PIAC). The deadline is May 1. DADS and HHSC are accepting applications for PIAC members from: - Advocates for individuals with disabilities, - Advocates for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD) or their family members - Home health care providers - IDD service providers - Nursing home providers For more information visit http://www.dads.state.tx.us … [Read more...] about DADS Recruiting New PIAC Members