The following information was obtained from the August 7 issue of the Texas Register:
Public Hearings and Notices
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will hold a public hearing on August 27, 2009, at 1 p.m. to receive public comment on the proposed interim per diem Medicaid reimbursement rates for small and large state-operated ICF/MRs.
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, seeking to hire a consultant to help the agency improve pricing and terms in IT-related agreements, is in discussions with Software Contract Solutions. Other qualified vendors should submit a proposal (details here).
HHSC will submit an amendment to the Texas State Plan for Medical Assistance, under Title XIX of the Social Security Act, to adjust payment rates for the Nursing Facility Program. An excerpt:
The reimbursement methodology will be modified to indicate that for the period beginning September 1, 2009 and ending August 31, 2011, NF rate components prior to any case mix adjustment will, on average, be equal to the rate components in effect August 31, 2009 plus 7.12 percent. The amendment will also adjust the pediatric care facility payment rate to be equal to the pediatric care facility payment rate in effect on August 31, 2009 and delete the provision for reinvestment under the Direct Care Staff Rate Component effective September 1, 2009.
For more information about these entries, see the relevant section of the Texas Register.
Adopted Rules
HHSC has adopted amendments and repeals for the following sections:
- Reimbursement Rates
- Texas Works
- Temporary Assistance For Needy Families And Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs
Click on the links for details about each section.
