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
Expansion of the STAR+PLUS Medicaid Managed Care Program to the Medicaid Rural Service Areas
DADS has issued the following Information Letter(s): Information Letter No. 14-23: Expansion of the STAR+PLUS Medicaid Managed Care Program to the Medicaid 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 … [Read more...] about Expansion of the STAR+PLUS Medicaid Managed Care Program to the Medicaid Rural Service Areas
Preparing for the Upcoming Fiscal Year 2014 Claims Billing Closeout
DADS has issued the following Information Letter: Information Letter No. 14-22 - It is important for providers to promptly submit claims for any unbilled services to prepare for the August 31, 2014, end of the State fiscal year. Additional details regarding cutoff dates for Fiscal Year 2014 will be published when they are available. • 12-month filing rule - Providers should ensure not only that billing is current for all services provided, but also that any problems associated with the … [Read more...] about Preparing for the Upcoming Fiscal Year 2014 Claims Billing Closeout
Help DADS Review its Strategic Plan
Every two years, state agencies outline their goals, how the goals will be accomplished and how success will be measured. This is called a strategic plan. If you would like to comment on the draft of the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) strategic plan, you can: Attend a public hearing in Fredericksburg on May 29 Participate in a videoconference on June 3 Review the plan and submit comments in writing by 5 p.m. June 3 The DADS plan is found in Chapter 6 of the … [Read more...] about Help DADS Review its Strategic Plan
Texas to Test Plan that Combines Medicaid, Medicare Benefits
Texas has received federal approval to test an innovative idea that combines health services for people with both Medicaid and Medicare coverage into one plan, making it easier to get care and potentially saving money for the state and federal government. Almost 400,000 people in Texas qualify for Medicare based on their age or because they have a disability and for Medicaid because of their income. These individuals, called dual eligibles, currently must navigate both the Medicare and … [Read more...] about Texas to Test Plan that Combines Medicaid, Medicare Benefits
