The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) issued three information letters:
- Utilization Review of Individual Service Plans (ISPs)
DADS sent a letter to Deaf Blind with Multiple Disabilities Providers with an attachment that provides specific information regarding utilization review thresholds. These providers developed criteria to fully implement this review requirement, effective November 1, 2008. Download the letter and attachment here.
- Reminder — Fiscal Year 2008 (FY08) Critical Incident Data Completion
DADS reminded Intermediate Care Facilities for Persons with Mental Retardation of the requirement to complete the Critical Incident Data as it pertains to their facilities for FY08. Unreported data for FY08 should be entered no later than October 3, 2008. For more information, download the two-page letter.
- Notification of the Availability of Revised Individual Plan of Care (IPC) Forms
DADS informed Home and Community-based Services (HCS) Providers, Texas Home Living (TxHmL) Program Providers, and Mental Retardation Authorities that revised IPC forms are available on the DADS web site at:
Download the letter for more information.