The following information was obtained from the March 19 issue of the Texas Register:
HHSC will hold a public hearing on March 30, 2010, at 1:30 p.m., to receive comment on proposed Medicaid payment rate for Mental Illness and Mental Retardation Service Coordination. The hearing will take place in the Lone Star Conference, Braker Center, Building H, located at 11209 Metric Boulevard, Austin, Texas.
HHSC will also hold a public hearing on April 20, 2010, at 2:00 p.m., to receive comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for the Blind Children’s Vocational Discovery and Development Program. The hearing will take place in the Permian Basin Conference Room of HHSC, Braker Center, Building H, located at 11209 Metric Boulevard, Austin, Texas.
For more information about the proposed rates and where to send written comments, see the relevant section of the Texas Register.
HHSC intends to submit amendments to the Texas State Plan for Medical Assistance to adjust Medicaid payment rates for the Blind Children’s Vocational Discovery and Development Program, the Mental Retardation Service Coordination provided in the Mental Illness and Mental Retardation program, and Case Management Services provided in the Early Childhood Intervention program.
HHSC intends to submit an amendment to the CMS waiver renewal for the STAR+PLUS program. The waiver integrates delivery of acute and long-term care services through a managed care system.
See the relevant section Texas Register for details about each notice.