In a letter to CBA HCSSA and ICM 1915(c) Waiver HCSSA agencies, DADS informed these providers they must follow the procedures outlined in IL 2008-80, Implementation of Dental Services as a CBA Service Category, when submitting dental requests to the DADS case manager. HCSSAs must submit the following required documentation to the DADS case manager: Form 3671-J, Dental Services - Proposed Treatment Plan; Form 3671-H, Dental Services; Form 3672, Medicare/Medicaid/Third-Party … [Read more...] about HCSSA Information Letter and MDS News Alert
TX Register Updates: November 8-9 Hearings
The following information was obtained from the October 22 issue of the Texas Register: Public Notices HHSC will hold a public hearing will conduct a public hearing on November 8, 2010, at 9 a.m. to receive public comment on proposed Youth Empowerment Services Waiver program rates for Out-of-Home Respite provided in a Texas Department of Family and Protective Services General Residential Operation licensed to provide emergency care services. HHSC will hold a pubic hearing on November 9, … [Read more...] about TX Register Updates: November 8-9 Hearings
TX Council on Children and Families Hearing
The Texas Council on Children and Families will hold a public hearing tomorrow, October 21, to receive comment on on the Draft Recommendations by Council Regarding Child Welfare. Though no time is listed in the notice, the hearing will take place at 1100 W. 49th Street, Moreton Building, Boardroom Conference Room M739, Austin, Texas. Contact Sherri Hammack, Lead Program Staff, at (512) 420-2858 or sherri.hammack@hhsc.state.tx.us. … [Read more...] about TX Council on Children and Families Hearing
Provider Magazine
Most of you probably know about Provider magazine, affiliated with American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living. For those who don't, Provider is a monthly publication for long term care professionals. The magazine publishes free online content, with an article archive going back to 2002. … [Read more...] about Provider Magazine
Provider Letter: ICF/MRs Reporting Abuse
DADS provided guidance for reporting and investigating suspected A/N/E in licensed ICFs/MR. Effective immediately, these guidelines supersede those set forth in Provider Letter 10-18 dated May 27, 2010, for licensed ICFs/MR. Amended subsection: (a) A person, including an owner or employee of a facility, who has cause to believe that a resident is being or has been subjected to abuse, neglect, or exploitation shall report the suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation to the Department of … [Read more...] about Provider Letter: ICF/MRs Reporting Abuse
TX Register Updates: ICF/MR Rates, TX Medical Board Changes
The following information was obtained from the October 15 issue of the Texas Register: Public Notices HHSC adopted a new Medicaid per diem payment rate for the Truman Smith Children's Care Center in the amount of $219.69. HHSC also adopted the following Medicaid per diem reimbursement rates: Per Diem Rates for Large, State-Operated ICF/MR Services Large State-Operated ICF/MR Facilities - Medicaid Only clients: Adopted interim daily rate: $537.41 Large State-Operated ICF/MR … [Read more...] about TX Register Updates: ICF/MR Rates, TX Medical Board Changes
Information Letters: MDCP and News Alerts
DADS released two information letters and news alerts. MDCP providers: DADS reminded these providers of their responsibility to collect co-payment amounts from individuals who have a Qualified Income Trusts and are receiving respite or adjunct support services through MDCP. (Letter) DADS informed MDCP and HCSS providers of procedure changes for MDCP regional nurse and case manager during the review of the in-home record. Providers must maintain information that includes service delivery … [Read more...] about Information Letters: MDCP and News Alerts
Physician Shortage Soars
According to American Medical News, the physician shortage is expected to grow to 91,500 over the next 10 years. Reasons include the growing contingent of baby boomers who'll need care, including long term care, and the expansion of health care to cover millions more Americans. An excerpt: To counter shortages, the [Association of American Medical Colleges] work force projections is urging federal officials to lift limits on Medicare funding for residency positions, which have been capped … [Read more...] about Physician Shortage Soars
TX Register Updates: RFP, TX Medical Board Changes
The following information was obtained from the October 8 issue of the Texas Register: Public Notice HHSC released its Request for Proposals for consultant services to assist the state in assuring the effective performance of the Medicaid Claims/Primary Care Case Management, Pharmacy Claims and Rebate Administration vendor through independent verification and validation services (RFP #529-11-0010). See the Texas Register for more information. Adopted Rules The Texas Medical Board … [Read more...] about TX Register Updates: RFP, TX Medical Board Changes
News Alerts: Survey, jRAVEN Update
The latest DADS news alerts: The QAI unit invites all stakeholders and providers to take a voluntary online survey to help identify resources, train, etc., and to provide daily services and supports, available until October 15, 2010. Contact Katharine McCormick at (512) 438-4541 or Katharine.McCormick@dads.state.tx.us. The jRAVEN was updated to jRAVEN 1.0.1. Please stop using the previous version, updated on October 1. Set-up instructions for Medicaid RUG Groupers and CMI set in … [Read more...] about News Alerts: Survey, jRAVEN Update
