AGENDA: Advisory Committee on Qualifications for Health Care Translators and Interpreters March 27, 201510 a.m. Meeting Site:Health and Human Services CommissionBrown-Heatly BuildingRoom 45014900 North Lamar Blvd.Austin, TX 78751 Call to order. Approval of minutes from the January 23, 2015 meeting. (vote required) Discussion of ASTM International standards for interpreting. Discussion on disseminating information on the committee recommendations to the Executive … [Read more...] about Upcoming Event: Advisory Committee on Qualifications for Health Care Translators and Interpreters

  AGENDA: Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee-Housing Subcommittee March 26, 2015 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Meeting Site:Department of Aging and Disability Services John H. Winters BuildingRoom 560W701 West 51st St.Austin, TX 78751 Welcome and Introductions. Approval of Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee, Housing Subcommittee Meeting Minutes from February 26, 2015. Review and Discussion of … [Read more...] about Upcoming Event: Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee-Housing Subcommittee

Rate Changes for Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA) Effective January 1, 2015 The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) approved rate changes for the CCAD RC program. The payment rates are effective January 1, 2015. The facility cost area rates for the CCAD RC program are being decreased to reflect the most recent increase in Federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments in accordance with the rate setting methodologies. The methodologies require that when SSI is increased, … [Read more...] about Rate Changes for Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA)

Public confidence in government depends on trust and that trust is built though strong, transparent ethics, said David Reisman, HHSC's new chief ethics officer. Reisman was recently named to the postion by HHSC Executive Commissioner Kyle Janek. Reisman wants to make sure health and human service agency employees know exactly where the landmines are, how to avoid them and to feel comfortable raising ethical concerns in any situation. "A lot of people don't know the circumstances that create a … [Read more...] about Reisman will lead ethics oversight at HHSC

  HHSC is marking another significant milestone in the expansion of Medicaid managed care.   As of March 1, people covered by Medicaid who are eligible for STAR+PLUS and live in a nursing facility will get their basic health services and long-term care services through STAR+PLUS. People who get both Medicaid and Medicare (dual eligible) will continue to get their basic health services through Medicare and their long-term care services through STAR+PLUS Medicaid. With this most recent … [Read more...] about Nursing facility residents latest to get services through STAR+PLUS

March 13, 2015 10 a.m. — Austin Consumer Direction Workgroup  March 16, 2015 8 a.m. — Austin Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee - Transition to Managed Care Sub-Committee Meeting   Visit us at Garlo Ward, PC … [Read more...] about Upcoming HHSC Meetings & Events in Austin

The enrollment period for non-state government-owned Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability or Related Conditions (ICF/IID) providers that would like to participate in Quarters 1 and 2 of the 2015 Upper Payment Limit (UPL) program, covering October 1, 2014 – March 31, 2015, closes on March 13, 2015. There is no “roll-over” enrollment. If you wish to enroll in Quarter 1 and 2, you must complete all forms, regardless if you completed them for the 2014 UPL … [Read more...] about 2015 Upper Payment Limit (UPL) Program

Department of Aging and Disability Services Home and Community-based Services and Texas Home Living Behavioral Support Service Provider Policy Training DADS' letter announced  the release of the Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) Home and Community-based Services (HCS) and Texas Home Living (TxHmL) Behavioral Support Service Provider Policy Training and to inform program providers of the deadline by which service providers of behavioral supports must complete the DADS approved … [Read more...] about DADS and CBS and Tx Home Living Behavioral Support Service Provider Policy Training