The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) notified Community Based Alternatives (CBA), Home and Community Support Services Agencies, CBA Assisted Living/Residential Care Providers, Consolidated Waiver Program Providers, Deaf-Blind with Multiple Disabilities Waiver Providers, Medically Dependent Children’s Program Providers, Primary Home Care Providers, and Day Activity and Health Services Providers that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission has raised the minimum wage for attendant care services, recognizing the impact of the federal minimum wage increase on certain provider types, effective August 1, 2007.
A second rate increase was effective on September 1, 2007. For more information, download the letter here.
DADS notified Non-state Operated Intermediate Care Facilities for Persons with Mental Retardation (ICF/MR) about Medicaid reimbursement rates for the ICF/MR Program, effective September 1, 2007 through August 31, 2009. Download the letter for more information.
Effective September 1, 2007, DADS Home and Community Support Services Agencies surveyors will investigate abuse, neglect, and exploitation (A/N/E) allegations related to children under 18. DADS clarified its authority to report allegations involving clients in inpatient hospital units. Download the letter for more information.
Following up on Information Letter 07-68, DADS notified Nursing Facilities, Community Based Alternatives, Home and Community Support Services Agencies, Hospice Providers, Program of All Inclusive Care for the Elderly Providers, and Consolidated Waiver Program Providers that it has suspended the nurse licensure verification edit through the Texas Medicaid & Healthcare Partnership until further notice. For more information on re-submitting CARE Form 3652-A, download the letter here.
