The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) released three new information letters:
- Medicaid Cost Reporting for Behavioral Support Services Prior to Transition to Community-based Services
DADS informed Intermediate Care Facilities for Persons with Mental Retardation (ICF/MR) providers about a recent clarification from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding allowable Medicaid cost reporting. From the letter:
“CMS recently provided clarification to the Health and Human Services Commission…stating that an ICF/MR provider is able to provide this type of training as part of active treatment to allow the individual to live in the least restrictive setting. Prior to the recent clarification from CMS, training of this type was disallowed on the Medicaid cost report; the cost may now be reported in the Medicaid cost report in the area incurring the costs. For illustration purposes of the training an example submitted to CMS is attached for reference.”
Download the two-page letter for more information.
- Addition of Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) to MDCP Through the Consumer Directed Services (CDS) Option
DADS informed providers that effective February 10, 2009, Medically Dependent Children Program (MDCP) providers will add respite and adjunct support services provided by RNs and LVNs to services available through the CDS option. Download the letter for more information.
- Respite and Adjunct Support Services provided by RNs and LVNs through CDS Option in MDCP
MDCP Respite and Adjunct Support Services provided by RNs and LVNs will be available through the CDS option, effective February 10, 2009. Respite and adjunct support services provided by an attendant have been available through the CDS Option since 2007. Download the three-page letter for details.