The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) released two information letters:
- RUGs Information Requiring Special Attention
DADS issued an information letter to Nursing Facility providers to share questions that require special attention. DADS provided four questions and responses in a three-page letter. Example:
Question 4: When calling PCS, what type of calls can be escalated to the supervisor?
Response: A delay in the processing of the form which will cause the form or the claim to be out of compliance may be escalated to PCS; for example:
- A pending denial or denial of a client who has already established permanent Medical Necessity
- The 3618/3619/3652 PC E form or claim may be nearing the 12-month rule
Download the letter for details.
- Money Follows the Person (MFP) Community Based Alternatives (CBA) Demonstration Service: Overnight Companion Services (OCS) Available Through the Consumer Directed Services (CDS) Option
Last July, DADS implemented a new pilot service called OCS for CBA MFP demonstration participants in Cameron, Hidalgo and Willacy counties. Up to 20 people can participate in OCS every year. Eligible individuals can receive OCS through the CDS Option, effective January 15, 2009. Download the three-page letter for more information.
