DADS Letters – August 28-September 1

Last week, the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) issued a series of provider and information letters:

Multiple Providers

• Reimbursement Rates Effective September 1, 2007

Nursing Facilities

• Amendments to Health and Safety Code (HSC) Chapter 242
• Notification of Adverse Change in Financial Condition

Assisted Living Facilities CBACCAD CWP

• Senate Bill 1318 Impact on Providers and Facilities

HCSSA

• Notice of September 1, 2007 Personal Care Services (PCS) Implementation
• Provider Rate Changes

PHC

• Extension of Primary Home Care (PHC) Authorizations for Some Consumers Under 21 Years of Age
• Clarification of Extension of Primary Home Care (PHC) Authorizations for Some Consumers Under 21 Years of Age

CDS CLASS CMA DBMD

• Rate Increase and ISP Adjustments

HCS ICF/MR

• Change in Required Documentation for Level of Need (LON) Increase

MDPC

• Provider Rate Changes