The following information was obtained from the February 26 issue of the Texas Register:
Proposed Rules
HHSC proposes to amend several sections of the code, including Nursing Facility Administrators, Nursing Facility Requirements For Licensure And Medicaid Certification, Medicaid Waiver Program For People Who Are Deaf Blind With Multiple Disabilities, DBMD Program, Enrollment Process, and Transfer Between Program Providers. See the relevant section of the Texas Register and scroll down for more information about proposed changes.
Adopted Rules
HHSC adopted an amendment to §372.410, concerning allowable deductions from countable income in SNAP, in Chapter 372, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs, which consolidates and simplifies HHSC’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program shelter utility policies to allow HHSC staff to serve clients with greater efficiency and fewer errors. See the relevant section of the Texas Register for more information.
The Texas Medical Board adopted amendments to §175.5, concerning Payment of Fees or Penalties, which will allow the Board to offer refunds to applicants who withdraw their applications within 45 days of initial application.
The Board also adopted amendments to §187.14, concerning Informal Resolution of Disciplinary Issues Against a Licensee, which will amend the composition and functions of the Quality Assurance Committee that reviews investigated complaints filed with the Board.
For more information about both changes, see the relevant section of the Texas Register.
