The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) issued a letter dated May 25 to home and community-based services (HCS) and Texas Home Living providers (TxHmL) clarifying issues about National Provider Identifiers (NPI) that apply only to them.
By June 1, 2007, DADS must have NPI numbers for all HCS and TxHmL providers, which means these providers must apply for and obtain NPI numbers. Beginning July 1, claims that contain no NPI numbers will not be processed.
Additionally, DADS has determined that special NPI training for providers is no longer necessary. If you have questions, visit the NPI page. You may download the provider letter here.
