The following information was obtained from the November 28 issue of the Texas Register:
Adopted Rules
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) adopted amendments to §354.1231, Benefits and Limitations; §354.1233, Requirements for Hearing Aid Services; and §354.1235, Requirements for Provider Participation, in Title 1, Part 15. The new rules better align Medicaid rules with current hearing aid technology and standards of care and clarify the rule content. See the relevant section of the Texas Register for details.
HHSC adopted the repeal of §19.210 and new §19.210, in Chapter 19, Nursing Facility Requirements for Licensure and Medicaid Certification, to implement Senate Bill (SB) 344, 80th Legislature, Regular Session, 2007. SB 344, in part, amended Texas Health and Safety Code, §242.0336.
HHSC also adopted amendments to §44.61 in Chapter 44, Client Managed Personal Attendant Services, which will update the guidelines for determining an individual’s co-payment in the Client Managed Personal Attendant Services Program and replaces a chart used to determine a co-payment amount, based on income, with a reference to the Community Care for Aged and Disabled Handbook, where the chart will be maintained and updated at least biennially.
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Public Notices
HHSC announced its intent to submit amendments to the Texas State Plan for Medical Assistance, under Title XIX of the Social Security Act, to modify the reimbursement methodologies in the Texas Medicaid State Plan as a result of Medicaid fee changes for services provided by:
• Physicians and certain other practitioners
• Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies
• Ambulatory Surgical Centers
The proposed amendments are effective December 1, 2008. For more information, see the relevant section of the Texas Register.
