The following information was obtained from the October 30 issue of the Texas Register:
Public Notices
HHSC intends to submit an amendment to the Texas State Plan for Medical Assistance, which would modify the reimbursement methodologies in the Texas Medicaid State Plan as a result of Medicaid rate changes for Primary Home Care, and Day Activity and Health Services.
You may obtain copies of the proposed amendment from Pam McDonald, Director of Rate Analysis for Long Term Care, by mail at the Rate Analysis Department, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, P.O. Box 85200, H-400, Austin, Texas 78708-5200; by telephone at (512) 491-1373; by facsimile at (512) 491-1998; or by e-mail at pam.mcdonald@hhsc.state.tx.us. See the relevant section of the Texas Register for more information.
Proposed Rule
HHSC proposes to amend §60.12, concerning client eligibility criteria, in Chapter 60, Contracting to Provide Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly. The amendment would update the reference to criteria an individual must meet for nursing facility care. For details, see the relevant section of the Texas Register.
Adopted Rules
HHSC adopted amendments to §355.112, Attendant Compensation Rate Enhancement, under Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 355, Subchapter A, which:
1) modify the Attendant Compensation Report submittal requirements to use cost reports in place of Attendant Compensation Reports in most situations;
2) eliminate reinvestment of recouped funds;
3) describe how spending requirements are determined when more than one enhancement level is in effect during a reporting period;
4) require that an authorized representative, as designated per DADS Form 2031, sign any request to withdraw from participation in the enhancement program or to reduce a provider’s enhancement payment to a lower participation level; and
5) formalize procedures for allowing providers.
See the relevant section of the Texas Register for details.