The following information was obtained from the June 26 issue of the Texas Register:
Public Notices and Hearings
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) adopted the following per day payment rates for the state-owned veterans nursing facilities for fiscal year (FY) 2009, effective September 1, 2008: Big Spring, $133.00; Bonham, $133.00; Floresville, $133.00; Temple, $133.00; McAllen, $133.00; El Paso, $133.00 and Amarillo, $133.00. Effective March 1, 2009 the rates adopted are: Big Spring, $136.00; Bonham, $136.00; Floresville, $136.00; Temple, $136.00; McAllen, $136.00; El Paso, $136.00 and Amarillo, $136.00.
HHSC will hold a public hearing on July 13, 2009, at 10:00 a.m. to receive public comment on rate increases for the 24-Hour Residential Child Care program operated by the Department of Family and Protective Services. The hearing will be held in the Lone Star Conference Room of the Health and Human Services Commission, Braker Center, Building H, located at 11209 Metric Boulevard, Austin, Texas.
HHSC will submit an amendment to the Texas State Plan for Medical Assistance, under Title XIX of the Social Security Act, which would adjust payment rates for the Nursing Facility Program. HHSC will also submit an amendment to adjust payment rates for the Intermediate Care Facilities for Persons with Mental Retardation Program
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Proposed Rules
HHSC proposes to amend §355.8081, Payments for Laboratory and X-ray Services, Radiation Therapy, Physical Therapists’ Services, Physician Services, Podiatry Services, Chiropractic Services, Optometric Services, Ambulance Services, Dentists’ Services, and Psychologists’ Services, under Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 355, Subchapter J, Division 5 of the Texas Administrative Code. The amendments would add Medicaid reimbursement for services provided by a licensed psychological associate under the direct supervision of a licensed psychologist. See the relevant section of the Texas Register for details.
Adopted Rules
HHSC adopts the repeal of Chapter 357, Subchapters A, D, E, F, G, and H and adopts a new Chapter 357, Subchapter A. The repeal and amendment would provide clarification on required procedural rules that direct the conduct of client fair hearings. See the relevant section of the Texas Register for details.