The following information was obtained from the February 28 issue of the Texas Register. Public Notices HHSC intends to submit to Transmittal Number CHIP 32 to the Texas State Plan for Medical Assistance, which would indicate that HHSC will determine financial eligibility for the CHIP using new federal income rules that require states to base household income and composition on federal income tax rules that use modified adjusted gross income methodologies. HHSC also intends to submit to … [Read more...] about TX Register Updates: CHIP, Nursing Changes
LTC News: Potential Medicare Reductions
-- "The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has issued a call for additional providers to take part in a bundled payment program that involves post-acute care." - McKnight's -- "Despite some high-profile reports, nursing home staffing levels have not been definitively linked to better care, according to a recently published analysis of research on the topic." - McKnight's -- "Long-term care stakeholders are praising the government's decision to temporarily pause the recovery audit … [Read more...] about LTC News: Potential Medicare Reductions
DADS News Alerts: 3/27 Meeting
-- DADS plans to revise §60.6 and §60.8, Definitions and Contracting Requirements, of 40 TAC, Chapter 60, Contracting to Provide PACE. An excerpt: As part of the project, DADS is revising definitions and making certain provisions in a new 40 TAC Chapter 49, Contracting for Community Services, which is scheduled to be proposed in April, apply to PACE providers...There is an informal comment period through Friday, Feb. 28th, and comments can be submitted to … [Read more...] about DADS News Alerts: 3/27 Meeting
TX Register Updates: Nursing Changes
The following information was obtained from the February 21 issue of the Texas Register. The Texas Board of Nursing adopted amendments to Chapter 225, §§225.1 - 225.6 and §§225.8 - 225.11 and new §§225.12 - 225.15, RN Delegation to Unlicensed Personnel and Tasks Not Requiring Delegation in Independent Living Environments for Clients with Stable and Predictable Conditions, and repealed existing §§225.12 - 225.14, RN Delegation to Unlicensed Personnel and Tasks Not Requiring Delegation in … [Read more...] about TX Register Updates: Nursing Changes
ILs: Level of Care, Medical Specialist
DADS released two information letters. ICF/ID, HCS, TxHmL, CLASS, DBMD, and Local Authorities: DADS reminded these providers of the importance of maintaining an individual's continuously current Level of Care authorization, Individual Plan of Care authorization, and Medicaid eligibility to avoid a negative impact to an individual’s services. (Letter) Local Authorities, HCS, and TxHmL: An excerpt: As a resource to HCS and TxHmL Program providers, DADS requires each LA to designate a … [Read more...] about ILs: Level of Care, Medical Specialist
TX Register Updates: 3/3 Hearing
The following information was obtained from the February 14 issue of the Texas Register. Public Hearings HHSC will hold a public hearing on Monday, March 3, 2014, at 9:30 a.m. to receive public comment on proposed payment rates for cognitive rehabilitation therapy in the DADS-operated HCS and CLASS waiver programs. HHSC will also hold a public hearing on the same day at 10:30 a.m. to receive public comment on proposed payment rates for the DADS-operated HCBS-AMH program. Both hearings will … [Read more...] about TX Register Updates: 3/3 Hearing
DADS News Alerts: 2/20 Webinar Reminder
-- DADS issued a warning to ADC Facility, ALF, In-patient Hospice, ICF/IID, and Nursing Facility providers to discontinue using Uncle Ben's infused rice products until further notice due to an outbreak of illnesses. -- DADS is now offering HCSSA joint training classes in Corpus Christie in February and March. -- The PowerPoint for the CLASS webinar that took place on October 15, 2013 has been posted on the CLASS web site. -- DADS will hold kits biannual CLASS provider training from March … [Read more...] about DADS News Alerts: 2/20 Webinar Reminder
LTC News: End of Dual Eligibles?
-- "In the post-acute care and long-term care performance measurement section of the report, [Measure Applications Partnership] identified 13 core measures in "high-leverage areas." These include long-term care providers examining advanced care planning as a goal, and evaluating safety issues for residents such as fall rate and pressure ulcers." - McKnight's -- "In the nearly 50 years since Medicaid and Medicare were enacted, the two health care programs – one for the poor and the other for … [Read more...] about LTC News: End of Dual Eligibles?
DADS News Alerts: 2/14, 2/25 Webinars
-- Contrary to information in Form 3621-Revised, CLASS IPC, and Form 3621-T-Revised, CLASS IPC Service Delivery Transfer Worksheet, employment assistance won't be available as a CDS option until September 1, 2014. See the news alert page (scroll down for entry) for more information. -- DADS will host a webinar for HCS and TxHmL providers, and Local Authority program coordination staff on Tuesday, March 11, 2014, 9:30-11 a.m. You may register and obtain more information here. -- DADS will … [Read more...] about DADS News Alerts: 2/14, 2/25 Webinars
TX Register Updates: Medicaid Managed Care
The following information was obtained from the February 7 issue of the Texas Register. HHSC proposed to amend §353.405, Marketing, to clarify that managed care organizations are allowed to assist existing clients with reapplication and allow STAR+PLUS providers to educate clients about the availability of long-term care services and supports, if the activities are permitted by the provider's contract. HHSC proposed new §354.1452, Provider Marketing, which would specify the types of provider … [Read more...] about TX Register Updates: Medicaid Managed Care
