DADS released two information and two provider letters:
NF, Hospice, and ICF/IID:
DADS informs providers that when billing for non-Medicare covered services, they’re not required to file a claim to determine the liability of a Medicare Supplemental Insurance policy. (Letter)
CLASS, CMA DSA:
DADS recently contracted with contract with the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. An excerpt:
As part of the expansion of Utilization Management and Review (UMR), the Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) recently entered into a contract with The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA). In accordance with the terms ofthe contract, UTHSCSA provides a Texas licensed dentist who reviews Community Living Assistance and Support Services (CLASS) Individual Plan of Care (IPC) proposals including dental services as outlined in this letter. A similar contractual agreement has allowed the Community Based Alternative (CBA) Program to conduct utilization review on dental services since September 1, 2010.
HCSSA:
DADS provided a summary of revisions to TAC, Title 40, Part 1, Chapter 97, HCSSA. The revisions require that a HCSSA report certain changes of information given on an initial or renewal application after the license is issued. (Letter)
ADC, AL, Freestanding Hosptice Inpatient, ICF/IID, and NF:
DADS notified these providers that an asbestos survey may be required before conducting renovations that pose a potential risk of exposure to residents, staff, or visitors. (Letter)
