The following information was obtained from the April 4 issue of the Texas Register:
Notices and Public Hearing
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has issued a correction to a public notice about its intent to submit Transmittal Number 08-000, Amendment Number 804, to the Texas State Plan for Medical Assistance, under Title XIX of the Social Security Act in the February 1, 2008, issue of the Texas Register (33 TexReg 1001). The correct notice reads:
HHSC announced its intent to submit Transmittal Number 08-006, Amendment Number 810, to the Texas State Plan for Medical Assistance, under Title XIX of the Social Security Act. The proposed amendment is effective February 1, 2008.
Additionally, HHSC issued a notice that it adopted the following per diem reimbursement rates:
Large State-Operated ICF/MR Facilities-Medicaid Only clients
Proposed interim daily rate: $381.26
Large State-Operated ICF/MR Facilities – Dual-eligible Medicaid/Medicare clients
Proposed interim daily rate: $365.09
HHSC will hold a public hearing on April 22, 2008, at 9 a.m. to receive public comment on proposed payment rates for Supported Employment and Employment Assistance Services in the Deaf-Blind with Multiple Disabilities (DBMD) Program waiver. For more information on the notices and the public hearing, see the relevant section of the Texas Register, and scroll down for each entry.
Adopted Rules
HHSC has adopted an amendment to §355.8063, Reimbursement Methodology for Inpatient Hospital Services, which updates the Medicaid reimbursement methodology for freestanding psychiatric facilities, effective January 1, 2008. See the relevant section of the Texas Register for details.
The Texas Board of Nursing has adopted an amendment to 22 Texas Administrative Code §223.1 (Fees). See the relevant section of the Texas Register for more information.