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IL/News Alerts: 10/30 Meeting, Proposed Rules

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HCS, TxHmL, and FMS: DADS provided clarification concerning reimbursement for diapers, diaper-wipes, incontinence briefs, incontinence liners, pull-ons, and non-sterile gloves for individuals served in these programs. (Letter) --  HHSC adopted amendments to §19.2322, Medicaid bed allocation requirements, and the repeal of §19.2324, selection and contracting procedures for adding Medicaid beds in high-occupancy areas, in Chapter 19, NF Requirements for Licensure and Medicaid … [Read more...] about IL/News Alerts: 10/30 Meeting, Proposed Rules

IL and PLs: Sex Offender Registry

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DADS released one information letter and three provider letters. CBA, CLASS, DBMD, FMS, and MDCP: DADS provided current information regarding when room and board are included in the reimbursement rate for in-home and out-of-home respite. (Letter) ALF: DADS notified providers that it intends to adopt the 2000 edition of the NFPA 101, the LSC, effective January 6, 2014, for assisted living facilities. (Letter) DADS informed ALF managers of a new requirement mandated by the Texas … [Read more...] about IL and PLs: Sex Offender Registry

DADS News Alerts: 11/7 Meetings, DAHS Forms

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Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care Centers Senate Bill (SB) 492, 83rd Legislature, Regular Session, 2013, adds Chapter 248A Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care Centers to Title 4, Subtitle B, of the Texas Health and Safety Code. A prescribed pediatric extended care center is a new facility type the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) will license and regulate. Prescribed pediatric extended care centers will provide daily care in a non-residential setting to medically … [Read more...] about DADS News Alerts: 11/7 Meetings, DAHS Forms

TX Register Updates: 11/20 Hearing, ACA Reqs.

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The following information was obtained from the October 18 issue of the Texas Register. Public Hearings and Notice HHSC will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, November 20, 2013, at 1:30 p.m., to receive comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for Doctor of Dentistry Surgical Services, second quarter 2013 Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System updates, Indian Health Services, Influenza Vaccines 90660 and 90672, Medicaid Biennial Calendar Fee Review, and Mirena. The hearing will take … [Read more...] about TX Register Updates: 11/20 Hearing, ACA Reqs.

TX Register Updates: Correction, Base Wage

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The following information was obtained from the October 11 issue of the Texas Register. Public Notice Correction HHSC published a notice in the September 20 issue about the agency's intent to submit a request to amend the THTQIP. An excerpt: In the prior public notice published in the September 20, 2013 issue of the Texas Register, HHSC discussed the agency's intent to request the addition of cognitive rehabilitation therapy as an available service in the STAR+PLUS home and community … [Read more...] about TX Register Updates: Correction, Base Wage

PLs and News Alerts: Emergency Plans

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DADS released two provider letters. ALF, Hospice Freestanding Inpatient Units, ICFs/IID, and NF: DADS reminded these providers that their emergency plans must provide for the safe evacuation of all individuals residing in their facilities when the emergency situation requires an evacuation. (Letter) Hospice Agencies with a Freestanding Inpatient Unit: DADS reminded these providers that all HCSSAs must comply with TAC, Title 40, Part 1, Chapter 97, §97.256 and have a written emergency … [Read more...] about PLs and News Alerts: Emergency Plans

TX Register Updates: Correction, Base Wage

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The following information was obtained from the October 11 issue of the Texas Register. Public Notice Correction HHSC published a notice in the September 20 issue about the agency's intent to submit a request to amend the THTQIP. An excerpt: In the prior public notice published in the September 20, 2013 issue of the Texas Register, HHSC discussed the agency's intent to request the addition of cognitive rehabilitation therapy as an available service in the STAR+PLUS home and community … [Read more...] about TX Register Updates: Correction, Base Wage

LTC News: No Medicaid Payments

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--  Medicare Part D, 2014 --  "In a blow to Medicaid-certified long-term care providers in the nation's capital, officials announced the District of Columbia would not make Medicaid payments during the federal government shutdown." – McKnight's --  "In the two years since an 11.1% reimbursement cut for skilled nursing facilities hit, providers have regrouped and have achieved modest successes, the president of the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living told … [Read more...] about LTC News: No Medicaid Payments

ILs/PLs: NF Changes, Four-person Residence

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DADS released two information letters and three provider letters. HSC: DADS informed these providers about changes to the critical incident reporting requirements. (Letter) DADS also informed these providers that effective October 1, 2013, DADS will allow a service provider of residential support and the service provider's spouse, or person with whom the service provider has a spousal relationship, to live in a four-person residence. (Letter) NF: A recent legislative bill … [Read more...] about ILs/PLs: NF Changes, Four-person Residence