The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) announced newly adopted interim per diem reimbursement rates for large, state-operated Intermediate Care Facilities for Persons with Mental Retardation (ICF/MR), including state schools operated by the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services: $345.87 for Medicaid-only clients and $338.59 for dual eligibles. The public hearing was held on November 6, 2006.
Mark your calendars for upcoming public hearings for proposed provider reimbursement rates. HHSC will hold a hearing on February 14, 2007, at 2:00 p.m. for public comments on proposed interim Medicaid reimbursement rates for small, state-operated ICF/MRs. The public hearing will be held in the Lone Star Conference Room at HHSC’s Braker Center office located at 11209 Metric Boulevard, Building H, Austin, Texas.
For more information on other HHSC public hearings, see the relevant section of the January 26 Texas Register.