The following information was obtained from the August 29 issue of the Texas Register:
Proposed Rules
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) proposes to amend §354.1231, Benefits and Limitations; §354.1233, Requirements for Hearing Aid Services; and §354.1235, Requirements for Provider Participation, in Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 354, Subchapter A, Division 15, related to Medicaid hearing aid services. The amended rules would better align Medicaid rules with current hearing aid technology and standards of care to clarify rule content. For more information, see the relevant section of the Texas Register.
Adopted Rules
HHSC has adopted an amendment to §355.503, Reimbursement Methodology for the Community-Based Alternatives Waiver Program and the Integrated Care Management-Home and Community Support Services and Assisted Living/Residential Care Programs, which establishes the reimbursement methodology. For more information, see the relevant section of the Texas Register.
On behalf of the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS), HHSC adopted amendments to 15 sections, including Nursing Facility Requirements For Licensure And Medicaid Certification, Medicaid Hospice Program, and Use Of General Revenue For Services Exceeding The Individual Cost Limit Of A Waiver Program. Follow this link and scroll to read each entry.
Public Notices
DADS will hold a Pre-Application Orientation (PAO) for people who want to participate as contractors in the Home and Community-based Services or the Texas Home Living Medicaid Waiver Programs or both. Register at the PAO application web page beginning Friday, September 5, 2008, through Friday, November 7, 2008. Mail the completed and signed form to the following address:
Department of Aging and Disability Services
Community Services Contracts, Attn: Patsy Haralson
P.O. Box 149030, MC: W-517
Austin, TX 78714-9030
For more information, see the relevant section of the Texas Register.
