The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) issued three information letters and three federal survey letters: Information Letters License Capacity in Adult Day Care (ADC) Day Activity and Health Services (DAHS) Facilities – DADS reminds providers that all licensed ADC facilities participating in the DAHS program must not exceed their licensed capacity. Download the letter for more information. Waiver Survey and Certification (WS&C) Process to Initiate Alternative … [Read more...] about Information and Survey Letters: Impact of Hurricanes Gustav and Ike, Etc.
Texas Register Updates: Reimbursement Methodology for Medicaid Hospice, Etc.
The following information was obtained from the September 5 issue of the Texas Register: The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) announced its intent to submit an amendment to the Texas State Plan for Medical Assistance, under Title XIX of the Social Security Act, which will revise the reimbursement methodology for Medicaid Hospice room and board when the recipient resides in a nursing facility. The changes also involve replacing references to the TILE case mix classification … [Read more...] about Texas Register Updates: Reimbursement Methodology for Medicaid Hospice, Etc.
Texas Register Updates: Medicaid Hearing Aid Services, Etc.
The following information was obtained from the August 29 issue of the Texas Register: Proposed Rules The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) proposes to amend §354.1231, Benefits and Limitations; §354.1233, Requirements for Hearing Aid Services; and §354.1235, Requirements for Provider Participation, in Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 354, Subchapter A, Division 15, related to Medicaid hearing aid services. The amended rules would better align Medicaid rules with current … [Read more...] about Texas Register Updates: Medicaid Hearing Aid Services, Etc.
Information Letters: Verification of Nurse Licensure, Etc.
On July 22, 30 and 31, the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) released six information letters: Verification of Nurse Licensure with the Texas Board of Nursing (BON) for Community Services Providers/Health Plan Organizations DADS informed Community Based Alternatives, Home and Community Support Services Agencies, Consolidated Waiver Programs, Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, State of Texas Access Reform Plus, and Integrated Care Management that … [Read more...] about Information Letters: Verification of Nurse Licensure, Etc.
Information Letters: Addition of Specialized Nursing Services, TILE/RUG Transition, Etc.
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) released four information letters: Addition of Specialized Nursing Services to the DBMD Program DADS informed Deaf-Blind Multiple Disabilities (DBMD) Providers that it will implement specialized nursing services and associated rates in the DBMD Program. The codes and rates are: Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - 13A - $29.69 per hour Registered Nurse (RN) - 13B - $43.39 per hour Specialized Nursing (RN) - 13C - $49.90 … [Read more...] about Information Letters: Addition of Specialized Nursing Services, TILE/RUG Transition, Etc.
Provider and Information Letters: DADS-Approved Provider of HCSSA Training, Etc.
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) has released four information letters and one provider letter: Initial HCSSA Administrator Training Approval In a seven-page letter to Home and Community Support Services Agencies (HCSSAs), DADS described the initial process for becoming a DADS-approved provider of HCSSA training for administrators and alternative administrators, and to get listed as a provider. For details about administrator requirements, download the … [Read more...] about Provider and Information Letters: DADS-Approved Provider of HCSSA Training, Etc.
Information Letters: TILE to RUG Transitions, Living Options
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) released three new information letters: Helpful Nursing Facility Provider Information for the TILEs to RUGs Transition DADS informed Nursing Facility and Hospice Providers about the September 1, 2008, transition from the Texas Index for Level of Effort (TILE) to the federal Resource Utilization Group (RUG). DADS says it is essential for providers to monitor future updates on the Texas Medicaid & Healthcare Partnership … [Read more...] about Information Letters: TILE to RUG Transitions, Living Options
Texas Register Updates: Medicaid Hospital Reimbursement Rates, Etc.
The following information was obtained from the April 18 issue of the Texas Register: Proposed Rules The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has proposed to amend §355.8061, concerning payment for hospital services and §355.8069, concerning supplemental payments to certain rural public hospitals, in Title 1 of the Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Part 15, Chapter 355, Subchapter J, Division 4, Medicaid Hospital Services. The amendment would make changes to the … [Read more...] about Texas Register Updates: Medicaid Hospital Reimbursement Rates, Etc.
Information Letters: TILE Transition, Money Follows the Person
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) has released two new information letters: TILEs to RUGs Training Information DADS informed Nursing Facility Providers, Hospice Providers, Community Based Alternatives Home and Community Support Services Agencies, Consolidated Waiver Programs, Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, State of Texas Access Reform Plus, and Integrated Care Management Providers about the transition from Texas Index for Level of Effort … [Read more...] about Information Letters: TILE Transition, Money Follows the Person
Information Letters: Vocational Rehab, Medicaid Hospice, Etc.
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) released three new information letters: Revised Coordination and Notification Process for Vocational Rehabilitation and Supported Employment Services DADS informed Home and Community-based Services Program Providers, Texas Home Living Program Providers, Community Living and Support Services Program Providers, Deaf Blind and Multiple Disabilities Program Providers, Executive Directors of Mental Retardation Authorities, … [Read more...] about Information Letters: Vocational Rehab, Medicaid Hospice, Etc.
