Information Letter No. 17-13 - This letter is addressed to all service providers, facilities, and agencies. August 31, 2017 is the end of fiscal year closeout and it is important for all providers to promptly submit claims to be paid by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) for any unbilled services. HHS will publish additional details regarding cutoff dates for fiscal year 2017. This information letter addresses the following:12-month filing rule - Providers should ensure not … [Read more...] about Preparing for the Upcoming Fiscal Year 2017 Fee-for-Service Claims Billing Closeout
HHSC – Learning Collaborative Summit
HHSC has posted information on the August 27th - 28th Statewide Learning Collaborative Summit, including the livestream link and agenda, on the Dates and Deadlines page. Visit us at Garlo Ward, PC … [Read more...] about HHSC – Learning Collaborative Summit
TX Register Updates: New Medical Board Rules
The following information was obtained from the October 12 issue of the Texas Register: Public Notice HHSC intends to submit to CMS a request to renew the Youth Empowerment Services waiver for the period beginning April 1, 2013, through March 31, 2018. See the Texas Register for more information. Proposed Rules HHSC proposed new Chapter 352, Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Provider Enrollment—§§352.1, 352.3, 352.5, 352.7, 352.9, 352.11, 352.13, 352.15, … [Read more...] about TX Register Updates: New Medical Board Rules
The Child Abuse Laws Which Could Destroy Your Reputation
Follow the money. … [Read more...] about The Child Abuse Laws Which Could Destroy Your Reputation
Child “Welfare” Takes Wrong Children from School
And these are the people who judge your parenting skills. … [Read more...] about Child “Welfare” Takes Wrong Children from School
Tonya Craft Trial
If you want to see a real mess of a trial involving allegations of molestation of children, go to William Anderson's great blog. You can also follow this travesty on Twitter. … [Read more...] about Tonya Craft Trial