The following information was obtained from the June 22 issue of the Texas Register. Public Notice Correction A notice in the June 8, 2012, issue incorrectly stated that an amendment changed the NorthSTAR behavioral health program enrollment period from 30 days to 15 days. The correct period is from 45 days to 15 days. See the Texas Register for details. Withdrawn Rules HHSC withdraws the emergency new §355.8201 and §355.8202, which appeared in the January 20, 2012, issue, effective … [Read more...] about TX Register Updates: NorthSTAR Correction, Dual Eligibles
IL/News Alerts: Behavioral Health Facility, Vaccinations
HSC, TxHml, and LA: An excerpt of what DADS expects from providers when an individual receiving waiver services is admitted to a state hospital or other behavioral health facility for psychiatric stabilization: A Home and Community-based Services (HCS) or Texas Home Living Program (TxHmL) program provider is responsible for placing an individual who is admitted to a state hospital or inpatient behavioral health facility on suspension from waiver services for the duration of the individual's … [Read more...] about IL/News Alerts: Behavioral Health Facility, Vaccinations
ILs: Death Reporting, UMR Expansion
DADS released five information letters. DBMD: DADS informed these providers of death reporting requirement changes within the DBMD program. An excerpt: Effective June 1, 2012, providers must report to DADS, deaths of all individuals enrolled in the DBMD program. Within 24 hours after learning of the death of an individual, DBMD providers must complete DADS form 8493 "Notification to DADS Regarding a Death in the Home and Community-based Services (HCS), Texas Home Living (TxHml) and Deaf … [Read more...] about ILs: Death Reporting, UMR Expansion
DADS News Alerts: EDS Pilot Survey, STAR Medicaid Managed Care
-- DADS is conducting an EDS Pilot it Regions 6, 2/9, and 7 to test the usefulness of submitting referral documents by e-mail between DADS and providers. If you're in one of these regions, please complete the attached survey by May 25, 2012: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/EDS_Pilot_Survey -- DADS notified all CLASS CMAs and DSAs of updated Form 3660 - CLASS Request for Adaptive Aids, Medical Supplies, Minor Home Modifications or Dental Services/Sedation. -- DADS will hold the next Adult … [Read more...] about DADS News Alerts: EDS Pilot Survey, STAR Medicaid Managed Care
ILs/PL: LVN On-Call, 2011 Cost Reports
DADS released one provider letter and two information letters. ICFs/ID with Capacity of 13 or Fewer Beds: DADS clarified the enforcement schedule for implementing HRC §§161.091 – 161.096 and informed providers of the required elements of the comprehensive nursing assessment for an LVN to provide on-call services or an unlicensed staff member to administer medications. (Letter) All contracted NFs: DADS informed providers they must submit Form 3618 – Resident Transaction Notice when an … [Read more...] about ILs/PL: LVN On-Call, 2011 Cost Reports
DADS News Alerts: Meetings, New Report
-- DADS invites Regions 2, 9, and 10 assisted living providers to attend a DADS Regulatory Services Division meeting on May 15, 2012, from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at 4801 Osborne Dr., El Paso Police Department, West Side Regional Command Center. in El Paso. Register here. -- DADS will hold a meeting for Region 6 only NFs on June 22, 2012, from 1-4 p.m. at the United Way of Greater Houston, Auditorium, 50 Waugh Drive, Houston. Register here before June 8. -- DADS will issue an RFP to … [Read more...] about DADS News Alerts: Meetings, New Report
ILs: Medicaid RSA, HDM
DADS released two information letters. CBA, MDCP, CLASS, CMA, DFMD, HCS, and TxHmL: Beginning May 17, individuals enrolled in the 1915(c) waiver programs and eligible for STAR in the Medicaid Rural Service Area will receive a packet of information with instructions on how to choose their medical plan and primary care provider. (Letter) Title XIX and Title XX Home Delivered Meals: DADS has posted budget-based rate negotiation documents and detailed instructions on the HDM provider … [Read more...] about ILs: Medicaid RSA, HDM
ILs/PLs: LTC Payment, DFPS Investigations
DADS released three information and two provider letters: CBA and HCSSA (revised letter): DADS case managers will add a dental buffer up to a maximum of $400 to each CBA initial ISP and annual reassessment, unless the amount of the buffer will cause the ISP to exceed the cost limit, effective April 19. (Letter) AFC, ALF, CBA, CLASS, CMPAS, DBMD, HDM, MDCP, PACE, TAS, and other providers: An excerpt on how to check for LTC claim payment information: Personal Needs Allowance … [Read more...] about ILs/PLs: LTC Payment, DFPS Investigations
ILs/PL: Rule Reminders for HCS and TxHmL
DADS released three information letters and one provider letter: NFs: DADS notified NFs that the compliance date for the Automated External Defibrillator Requirement has been extended to September 1, 2014. (Letter) HCS and TxHmL: DADS rules require these providers to include in an individual's implementation plan a list outcomes and to document the progress or lack of progress toward the outcomes. Completing sample logs in the billing guidelines might not fulfill this requirement. … [Read more...] about ILs/PL: Rule Reminders for HCS and TxHmL
Protecting Your Business Against Solicitation is More Important Now Than Ever
The Department of Aging and Disability Services (“DADS”) recently initiated the repeal of administrative code sections prohibiting solicitation of another provider’s community services contracts. Prior to January 2012, 40 Texas Administration Code §49.19, entitled “Advertising and Solicitation of Clients,” prohibited certain activities related to a provider's soliciting prospective clients from other providers. The repeal became effective January 25, 2012. DADS previously noted in Information … [Read more...] about Protecting Your Business Against Solicitation is More Important Now Than Ever
