The following information was obtained from the September 7 issue of the Texas Register.
HHSC canceled a public hearing previously scheduled for September 13, 2012, to receive comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for primary care services and vaccine administration services and Licensed Midwife Services in a Birthing Center, as published in the August 10 issue.
HHSC intends to submit to CMS a request for a renewal to the Texas Medicaid Wellness Program waiver program for the period beginning March 1, 2013, through February 28, 2015. See the Texas Register for more information.