The purpose of Information Letter No. 14-33 is to inform Medicaid-certified nursing facilities (NFs) of an important update to the Long Term Care (LTC) Online Portal and Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR). The federal PASRR process requires Medicaid-certified NFs to evaluate an individual who may have an intellectual disability (ID), developmental disability (DD), or a mental illness (MI). The PASRR Level I (PL1) Screening Form is designed to identify persons who are suspected … [Read more...] about Preadmission Screening and Resident Review Minimum Data Set Long Term Care Medicaid Information Rejections
Maintaining Continuously Current Waiver Program Eligibility
Information Letter 14-26 The purpose of this Information Letter (IL) is to provide information and recommendations for Deaf Blind with Multiple Disabilities (DBMD) program providers regarding maintaining 1) continuously current level of care (LOC) authorizations through approved Intellectual Disability/Related Conditions (ID/RC) forms, 2) continuously current service authorizations through approved Individual Plans of Care (IPCs), and 3) continuously current financial eligibility for all … [Read more...] about Maintaining Continuously Current Waiver Program Eligibility
Replacement of IL 14-19 Clarification Regarding Life Safety Documentation Required to Be Kept in Four-Person Homes
DADS has issued Information Letter 14-32. Prior to April 1, 2014, the Health and Human Service Commission (HHSC) inspected four-person homes for certification if the local fire safety authority was unable to or refused to make such inspections. On April 1, 2014, amendments to rules in Texas Administrative Code, Title 40, Part I, Chapter 9, Subchapter D, revised rules for certification of four-person homes where residential supports services are provided by Home and Community-based Services … [Read more...] about Replacement of IL 14-19 Clarification Regarding Life Safety Documentation Required to Be Kept in Four-Person Homes
6/20 – Public Feedback Sought on State Plan on Aging
On June 20, stakeholders will have a chance to give their feedback on the draft of the 2015-2017 State Plan on Aging during a listening forum. The forum will be from 1-2:30 p.m. at the Criss Cole Rehabilitation Center Auditorium in Austin. The listening forum is your chance to tell Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) leaders what you think about the state plan. An online survey is available for people who are unable to attend the forum. The State Plan on Aging, which … [Read more...] about 6/20 – Public Feedback Sought on State Plan on Aging
Applying for Primary Home Care and Day Activity Health Services Pending STAR+PLUS Enrollment
Information Letter 14-31 - DAHS: The Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) will no longer enroll individuals in DAHS when their STAR+PLUS enrollment is pending. Since there is no immediate or expedited criteria for DAHS, these services will begin upon enrollment in the STAR+PLUS program. Provider initiated referrals for DAHS Title XIX will no longer be allowed effective the date of this letter. From this date forth, any services provided in response to a provider initiated … [Read more...] about Applying for Primary Home Care and Day Activity Health Services Pending STAR+PLUS Enrollment
Maintaining Continuously Current Waiver Program Eligibility – Texas Home Living (TxHmL)
Information Letter 14-29 - The purpose of this Information Letter (IL) is to provide information and recommendations for Texas Home Living (TxHmL) program providers and local authorities (LAs) regarding maintaining 1) continuously current level of care (LOC) authorizations through approved Intellectual Disability/Related Conditions (ID/RC) forms, 2) continuously current service authorizations through approved Individual Plans of Care (IPCs), and 3) continuously current financial eligibility … [Read more...] about Maintaining Continuously Current Waiver Program Eligibility – Texas Home Living (TxHmL)
Maintaining Continuously Current Program Eligibility – ICF IID
Information Letter 14-28 The purpose of this Information Letter (IL) is to provide information and recommendations for Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability or Related Condition (ICF-IID) program providers regarding maintaining (1) a continuously current level of care (LOC) authorization through an approved Intellectual Disability/Related Conditions (ID/RC) form and (2) continuously current financial eligibility for all individuals enrolled in the … [Read more...] about Maintaining Continuously Current Program Eligibility – ICF IID
Maintaining Continuously Current Waiver Program Eligibility – HCS
Information Letter 14-27 - The purpose of this Information Letter (IL) is to provide information and recommendations for Home and Community-based Services (HCS) program providers and local authorities (LAs) regarding maintaining 1) continuously current level of care (LOC) authorizations through approved Intellectual Disability/Related Conditions (ID/RC) forms, 2) continuously current service authorizations through approved Individual Plans of Care (IPCs), and 3) continuously current … [Read more...] about Maintaining Continuously Current Waiver Program Eligibility – HCS
Maintaining Continuously Current Waiver Program Eligibility
DADS has issued Information Letter 14-25 - The purpose of this Information Letter (IL) is to provide information and recommendations for Community Living Assistance and Support Services (CLASS) Case Management Agencies (CMAs) and Direct Services Agencies (DSAs) regarding maintaining 1) continuously current level of care (LOC) authorizations through approved Intellectual Disability/Related Conditions (ID/RC) forms, 2) continuously current service authorizations through approved Individual … [Read more...] about Maintaining Continuously Current Waiver Program Eligibility
HHSC is expanding the STAR+PLUS Medicaid managed care program
DADS issued Information Letter No. 14-24: Reassessment Process in Preparation of STAR+PLUS Expansion in Rural Service Areas The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is expanding the STAR+PLUS Medicaid managed care program to the existing Medicaid Rural Service Areas (Medicaid RSAs) including West, Central, and Northeast Texas. With this expansion, most individuals who are older or who have a disability will get their basic health services (acute care), and long-term services and … [Read more...] about HHSC is expanding the STAR+PLUS Medicaid managed care program