The Texas Department of Health and Human Services (HHSC) has notified providers about new per diem payment rates for the nursing facilities program operated by the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services. The new payment rates were effective on September 1, 2007. For more information, see the relevant section of the August 31 Texas Register.
HHSC issued several public notices of its intent to submit amendments to the Texas State Plan for Medical Assistance, under Title XIX of the Social Security Act. Beginning with this link, scroll down to read all notices.
In the September 7 edition of the Texas Register, HHSC announced that it will hold a public hearing on September 24, 2007, at 10:00 a.m., to receive public comment on the proposed Medicaid payment rates for procedure codes relating to physician-administered drugs and biologicals and Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies.
The hearing will take place in the Lone Star Conference Room of the Health and Human Services Commission, Braker Center, Building H, located at 11209 Metric Blvd, Austin, Texas. For more information, see the relevant section.
