Last week the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) issued provider letters for hospice and nursing facilities, and community services and therapy providers:
- August 9 – DADS reminded hospice and nursing facilities that the current DOS-based form system is being upgraded to a web-based system called LTC Online Portal, effective August 21. Providers that don’t have access to the new system can mail hardcopies to Provider Claims Services. The PCS fax lines will be discontinued. You may download the letter here.
- August 11 – DADS reminded hospice and nursing facilities of their roles and responsibilities when electing to contract for hospice services. For a primer and helpful Q&A, download the letter here.
- August 11 – As you may know, the new fiscal year begins on September 1. FY 04 claims – from September 1, 2003 through August 31, 2004 – received after August 15 are processed as “Miscellaneous” and will not be paid through the standard payment process. For more information, download the letter (addressed to nursing facilities, community services and therapy providers) here.
