HSC, State-Supported Living Centers (SSLC), and Local Authorities: DADS implemented a new process to assign level of need 6 for leaving an SSLC and enrolling in the HSC program, effective August 1, 2012. An excerpt: 1) A SSLC must continue to follow requirements set forth in DADS rules at Title 40, Chapter 2, Subchapter F, Division 4 (relating to Moving From a State Facility to an Alternative Living Arrangement) in identifying individuals who will enroll in the HCS Program, including: • … [Read more...] about SSLC IL & Med School Incentives
ILs and S&CC Memos: Respite, ICD-10-CM
DADS issued two information letters, and several Federal Survey and Certification letters of interest to nursing facilities. MDCP: DADS clarified that respite can occur in places other than the individual's residence. An excerpt: Respite provided in these settings should not be confused with out-of-home respite which is provided in the following licensed and/or contracted settings: • special care facilities • licensed day care facilities • hospitals • nursing facilities • camps … [Read more...] about ILs and S&CC Memos: Respite, ICD-10-CM
IL/PL and News Alerts: West Nile Virus, Upcoming Sessions
DADS released an information letter and a provider letter: Most providers, including ADC, AL, CMPAS, DBMD, Hospice, NF, and TxHmL: DADS alerted these providers to increased incident rates of the West Nile virus in Texas, its symptoms, and how to avoid it. (Letter) ICF/IID: DADS attached the answers to frequently asked questions from providers and stakeholders. An excerpt: Criminal History Checks Q: I conduct searches and review the criminal history reports of all job applicants. … [Read more...] about IL/PL and News Alerts: West Nile Virus, Upcoming Sessions
ILs: FY13 Cutoffs, PASRR Changes
DADS released four information letters: AFC, ALFs, CBA, CMPAS, DBMD, FC, ICF/ID, PACE, and others: • Fiscal Year (FY) 2010 Miscellaneous Claims Cutoff: NOON Wednesday, August 8, 2012 • FY12 Claims Processing Cutoff: NOON Thursday, August 23, 2012 (Letter) Community/State (Service Group 5) ICF/IID: • Fiscal Year (FY) 2010 Miscellaneous Claims Cutoff: NOON Wednesday, August 8, 2012 • FY12 Claims Processing Cutoff: NOON Thursday, August 23, 2012 (Letter) HSC and TxHmL: • Fiscal Year (FY) … [Read more...] about ILs: FY13 Cutoffs, PASRR Changes
ILs: FY13 Begins 9/1/12
ALFs, CAS, CBA, DAHS, FC, ICF/ID, PACE, TAS, and others: DADS reminded these providers that the state FY13 begins on September 1, 2012. Any claims for services performed during FY10 received by the TMHP after noon Wednesday, August 8, 2012, will be processed as Miscellaneous, and cannot be paid through the standard payment process. (Letter) Community/State (Service Group 5) ICF/IID: DADS reminds these providers that FY13 begins on September 1, 2012. Any claims for services performed … [Read more...] about ILs: FY13 Begins 9/1/12
TX Register Updates: August Hearings, Medical Board Changes
The following information was obtained from the July 27 issue of the Texas Register. Public Hearings and Notice The Council on Children and Families will hold a public hearing on Thursday, August 9, 2012, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to hear testimony about its ongoing work. The hearing will be held in the Public Hearing Room of the Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 N. Lamar Boulevard in Austin. HHSC will hold a public hearing on August 15, 2012, at 1 p.m. to receive public comment on the proposed … [Read more...] about TX Register Updates: August Hearings, Medical Board Changes
IL/News Alerts: 8/22 Webinar, Discharge Assessments
CBA, CLASS, DBMD, MDC, HCS, TxHmL, PHC, DAHS, NF, ICF/ID, and PACE providers: The Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, requires CMS to hire Medicaid Integrity Contractors to review Medicaid providers to identify potentially inappropriate or unnecessary expenditures, and fraud, waste, and abuse. (Letter) -- DADS Center for Policy and Innovation and Access and Intake divisions are hosting a webinar for the CLASS program on Wednesday, August 22, 2012, from 10:30-12 p.m. To submit agenda topic … [Read more...] about IL/News Alerts: 8/22 Webinar, Discharge Assessments
PL/News Alerts: Alzheimer’s, July 11 Seminar
ALF: DADS clarified the requirements for using locking devices in Alzheimer's facilities or an Alzheimer's unit. An excerpt: The ALF licensing rule at 40 TAC §92.61(b)(4)(A) requires small Type A & B ALF and large Type A ALF buildings and structures to be in compliance with the 1988 edition of the Life Safety Code, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 101, Chapter 21 for Residential Board and Care Occupancies. The following directives must be met for small Type A and B ALFs and … [Read more...] about PL/News Alerts: Alzheimer’s, July 11 Seminar
ILs: Revised Form 3071, Claims Billing Closeout
DADS released four information letters. HCS, TxHmL, CLASS, DBMD, ICF/ID, and Local Authorities: DADS providers should no longer refer individuals already employed and want assistance with job maintenance to the DARS, DRS, or DBS, effective the date of the letter. Provider should seek approval through the individual's service plan to provide SE or other services needed to maintain an individual's employment. Medicaid Hospice: Effective July 1, 2012, hospice providers must use the … [Read more...] about ILs: Revised Form 3071, Claims Billing Closeout
ILs/PL: CDC TB Guidelines, Cost Avoidance
DADS released two information letters and one provider letter. AL/RC, CAS, CBA, CDSA, DAHS, FC, HDM, MDCP, PHC, and TAS: DADS notified these providers and agencies about certain changes. An excerpt: Effective with reviews conducted on or after July 1, 2012, the review period for contract and fiscal compliance monitoring for the programs and services identified above will encompass all months since the beginning of the contract (if not monitored previously) or since the exit date of the … [Read more...] about ILs/PL: CDC TB Guidelines, Cost Avoidance
