DADS posted a number of news alerts since November 16. A selection:
— DADS posted new and revised information to the CLASS Provider Manual in HTML format.
— CMS is transitioning from the CMSNet connectivity method used to submit OASIS data from AT&T to Verizon. An excerpt:
Texas is scheduled to convert from AT&T to Verizon the week beginning January 3, 2012. This transition will affect your h@ login ID and will make it easier to connect. This will not affect your login ID for all other accounts (OASIS/CASPER Login ID and State Login ID). For new home health agencies, all requests for new IDs will be issued as Verizon IDs.
When agencies begin the conversion process and login through Verizon for the first time, administrative rights to the computer used for OASIS submissions will be needed, or an IT person for the provider will need to be logged in as the administrator. These administrative privileges will not be needed after the initial login. The provider Installation Guide and Transition Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) is posted on the QTSO website: https://www.qtso.com/cmsnet.html.
— In response to stakeholder feedback, DADS won’t eliminate reimbursement of specification fees for adaptive aids, dental, and minor home modifications in the CLASS as originally planned with a December 1, 2011 implementation date.
See the news alert page for a full list of updates.
