Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has adopted new rules that affect various provisions of Chapter 358, Medicaid Eligibility. The following are new sections: (from the September 22 Texas Register):
§358.431 Transfer of Assets
§358.432, Home Equity Treatment
§358.433, Treatment of Entrance Fees for Individuals Residing in Continuing Care Retirement Communities
HHSC adopted the changes to incorporate mandatory provisions of the Social Security Act.
In related news, the HHSC will conduct a public hearing on October 9, 2006, for public comments on proposed Medicaid payment rate changes for several anesthesia procedure codes. Time and location:
The public hearing will be held on October 9, 2006, at 9:30 a.m. in the Lone Star Conference Room of the Braker Center, Building H, at 11209 Metric Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78758-4021. Entry is through Security at the entrance of 11209 Metric Boulevard.
Follow this link for more information about the proposed changes.