The following information was obtained from the February 4 issue of the Texas Register:
Public Notices and Hearing
HHSC adopted new Medicaid per diem payment rates for the non-state ICFs/MR and NFs:
See the Texas Register for more information.
HHSC will hold a public hearing on April 20, 2011, at 2 p.m., to receive comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for the Blind Children’s Vocational Discovery and Development Program, to be held in the Permian Basin Conference Room of HHSC, Braker Center, Building H, located at 11209 Metric Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78758-4021.
For details, see the Texas Register.
HHSC announced its intent to submit transmittal number 10-070, amendment number 963, to the Texas State Plan for Medical Assistance, which would raise the age of eligibility and update the coverage pages for targeted case management for blind and visually impaired children by using the CMS recommended template.
HHSC also intends to submit transmittal number 11-005 to the Texas State Plan for Medical Assistance, which would remove case management services from the state plan provided by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. See the Texas Register for more information about both notices.
Proposed Rules
HHSC proposes to amend ยง355.8064, Reimbursement Adjustment for Hospitals Providing Inpatient Services to SSI and SSI-Related Clients, which would update obsolete rule references. For more information about the changes, see the Texas Register.