The following information was obtained from the November 30 issue of the Texas Register: Public Notice HHSC intends to submit an amendment to the Texas State Plan for Medical Assistance to add fees for new services and modify fees for existing services: Case Management for Children and Pregnant Women Dental Services Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment Services Hearing Aids and Audiometric … [Read more...] about TX Register Updates: Vision Care, Compliance History
Medicaid Expansion in the News
The Associated Press published a story on Governor Rick Perry's stance against implementing the new health care reform law. An excerpt: Texas has about 6 million uninsured residents, which comes out to nearly a quarter of its population — higher than any other state. Both Republicans and Democrats agree that's too many, but they disagree on how to get that number down. In a July letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, Perry said he opposed the Affordable Care Act … [Read more...] about Medicaid Expansion in the News
DADS News Alerts: 1/7/13 CLASS Meeting
-- DADS invited stakeholders to a CLASS meeting for Monday, January 7, 2013, and asked potential attendees to e-mail suggested topics for the agenda to CLASS@dads.state.tx.us by Wednesday, December 5, 2012. -- DADS provided an information sheet (PDF) to assist NFs as they plan and prepare for celebrating the upcoming holidays. For more information, please e-mail DADSCultureChange@dads.state.tx.us. See the news page for more information about these and other alerts. … [Read more...] about DADS News Alerts: 1/7/13 CLASS Meeting
IL & PL: HCSSA Training
HCSSAs: Reminder: DADS provided joint training with its staff and HCSSAs this month. (Letter) Medicaid Hospice: HHSC approved rate changes for FY 13 based on CMS information. See HHSC Rate Analysis for details. (Letter) … [Read more...] about IL & PL: HCSSA Training
House Bill, NF Network Training
HB 159: Relating to the applicability of adverse licensing, listing, or registration decisions by certain health and human services agencies. -- DADS invites nursing facility providers to join the Healthcare-Acquired Conditions in Nursing Homes Network. Follow this link for more information. -- DADS invites providers to participate in the new HCSSA joint training program to be held on November 27, 28, 29, and 30, in Tyler. the and 28th and then again in Tyler on November 29th and 30th. … [Read more...] about House Bill, NF Network Training
Obama Admin Extends State Insurance Exchange Deadline
The reelection of President Barack Obama means the health care reform law will be implemented. Although the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that states would have the option to expand Medicaid, the administration likely expects most states to comply. Texas is one of several states whose governors say they will not expand Medicaid or set up a state insurance exchange. Perhaps this is part of the reason the administration has twice extended the deadline for states to set up insurance exchanges. An … [Read more...] about Obama Admin Extends State Insurance Exchange Deadline
TX Register Updates: Telemedicine, Cost Reports
The following information was obtained from the November 16 issue of the Texas Register. Proposed Rules HHSC proposed to repeal §354.1430, Definitions, and §354.1432, Benefits and Limitations; and proposes new §354.1430, Definitions, and §354.1432, Telemedicine and Telehealth Benefits and Limitations. The proposed rules would reflect new definitions and benefits described in SB 293, which requires HHSC to expand services provided by use of advanced telecommunications services. See the … [Read more...] about TX Register Updates: Telemedicine, Cost Reports
House and Senate Bills: Assisted Living, HCS
The following long term care-related bills were recently introduced in the 83rd Legislative Session: HB 43: Relating to the establishment of the affordable assisted living facility program. HB 128: Relating to the creation of a childhood health program grant. SB 29: Relating to certain Medicaid home and community-based services waiver programs. SB 33: Relating to the electronic monitoring of residents at state supported living centers; providing criminal penalties. SB 34: Relating … [Read more...] about House and Senate Bills: Assisted Living, HCS
DADS News Alerts: SSLC Changes & 12/6 Hearing
-- DADS will hear public comment on the State Supported Living Centers (SSLC) Long Range Planning Report for FY 2010-2012 during the DADS Council meeting on Thursday, December 6, 2012, at 9 a.m. in the Public Hearing Room of the John H. Winters Human Services Complex, 701 West 51st St., Austin. You may download the 16-page report in PDF. -- HHSC proposed an amendment to 40 TAC §3.101, Definitions; and new Subchapter F, Restraints, consisting of §§3.601-3.608, in Chapter 3, Administrative … [Read more...] about DADS News Alerts: SSLC Changes & 12/6 Hearing
TX Register Update: 11/29 Hearing, MCO Changes
The following information was obtained from the November 9 issue of the Texas Register: Public Hearing and Notice HHSC will hold a public hearing in the Lone Star Conference Room on Thursday, November 29, 2012, at 9 a.m., to receive public comment on proposed payment rates for the AL/RC services under the CBA program, CBA Personal Care III services, and the RC program. HHSC intends to submit to the Texas State Plan for Medical Assistance, which would define the reimbursement methodology … [Read more...] about TX Register Update: 11/29 Hearing, MCO Changes
