DADS has issued three news alerts so far this month. 1. Last month, DADS announced to external stakeholders that the HCS Billing Guides would be opened for review and suggestion. Because of difficulty in accessing the document for revision, the Billing and Payment department has produced a Microsoft Word version of the current June 1, 2010, guidelines for editing. DADS asks stakeholders to submit requests no later than January 3, 2011. See the news alert section for contact … [Read more...] about News Alerts: HSC Billing Guidelines, EVV Pilot System
82nd Legislative Session: New House and Senate Bills
The following bills (which may affect long term care providers) were recently introduced in the 82nd Legislative Session: HB 329: Relating to a pilot project to establish a comprehensive access point for long-term services and supports provided to older persons and persons with physical disabilities. HB 335: Relating to implementation and requirements of certain health care reform laws. SB 219: Relating to health and mental health services for children in foster care and kinship … [Read more...] about 82nd Legislative Session: New House and Senate Bills
Information Letters and Alerts: HCS, Medicaid Hospice
HCS providers and MR authorities: Section 9.166(b)(3)(A) of HCS Rule directs revision of the HCS Individual Plan of Care (IPC) to be developed by the service planning team (SPT) and the program provider. Effective the date of this letter, DADS will consider the following process to be in compliance with this direction: If the IPC revision is to increase or decrease the hours, units, or dollars for an existing HCS service on a current, authorized HCS IPC and does not require a new … [Read more...] about Information Letters and Alerts: HCS, Medicaid Hospice
DADS News Alerts: HSC Handbook, jRAVEN
The latest DADS news alerts: HCS Handbook Revisions: DADS recently revised sections of the HCS Handbook. See the revision notice for more information. Minimum Data Set (MDS) -- jRAVEN 1.0 Settings and Tips: DADS provided instructions for setting up the Medicaid RUG Groupers and CMI set in jRAVEN. See this page for more information. … [Read more...] about DADS News Alerts: HSC Handbook, jRAVEN
Information Letter and Alerts: DADS Edit, Webinars
DADS released an information letter and news alerts: CLASS and DBMD providers: DADS will implement an edit that won't allow providers to be paid for more than 24 hours of service in 24-hour day, effective September 1. (Letter) DADS alerted MRAs and HSC program providers of the revised Form 8665, Person Directed Plan. Registration for DADS 2010 ICF/MR Provider and Surveyor Conference is now open. For more information, click here. The conference will be held on November 3-4 at the … [Read more...] about Information Letter and Alerts: DADS Edit, Webinars
DADS Alerts: MDS Training Materials, LTSS, HSC
The Minimum Data Set 3.0 training materials is posted online here. HHSC and DADS will host LTSS provider meetings in the Dallas and Tarrant service areas, which will allow HHSC, DADS, and five selected STAR+PLUS health maintenance organizations to present information for successful implementation of the STAR+PLUS program expansion. See the alert page for dates and times. News alert for HCS providers: Concerns have been raised by stakeholders over issues surrounding IPCs in the CARE system … [Read more...] about DADS Alerts: MDS Training Materials, LTSS, HSC
Texas Register Updates: Board of Nursing, ICF/MR, HSC
The following information was obtained from the August 6 issue of the Texas Register: Public Notices and Hearings The Board of Nursing offered the Guidelines for Physical and Psychological Evaluations, which inform licensees, applicants, petitioners, and the public about the boards requirements and procedures regarding physical and psychological evaluations under the Nursing Practice Act. An excerpt: Authority to Require and Request Evaluations The Board is authorized under the … [Read more...] about Texas Register Updates: Board of Nursing, ICF/MR, HSC
Information Letters: Claims Processing Cut-Offs, STAR+PLUS Expansion
DADS released five information letters: HCS and TxHmL waiver claims processing cutoff dates: FY 2008 Miscellaneous Claims at NOON Friday, August 6, 2010 FY 210 Claims Processing Cutoff: NOON Friday, August 20, 2010 ICF/MR Community/State (Service Group 5) providers claims processing cutoff dates: FY 2008 Miscellaneous Claims Cutoff: NOON Monday, August 9, 2010 FY 2010 FY10 Claims Processing Cutoff: NOON Monday, August 23, 2010 Community Services, NFs, and ICF/MR Service Group 6 … [Read more...] about Information Letters: Claims Processing Cut-Offs, STAR+PLUS Expansion
Information Letters: HCS, TxHmL, ICF/MR
DADS released four information letters: DADS reminded providers listed below that any claims for services performed during FY08 (September 1, 2007 – August 31, 2008) received by the Texas Medicaid & Healthcare Partnership after noon Tuesday, August 10, 2010, will be processed as Miscellaneous, and can't be paid through the standard payment process. Mail paper claims early enough to be received by Tuesday, August 3, 2010, at 5 p.m. Community Services Providers Nursing Facility … [Read more...] about Information Letters: HCS, TxHmL, ICF/MR
Information Letters: HDM, HCS, TxHmL, ICFs/MR, Etc.
DADS released seven new information letters. Title XIX and Title XX Home Delivered Meals (HDM): DADS posted budget-based rate negotiation documents and detailed instructions on the HDM provider page at the "FFY 2011 Budget Negotiation" link: http://www.dads.state.tx.us/providers/HDM/index.cfm Download the letter for more information. All Community Services Contractors: DADS clarified hospice enrollment procedures for Texas Medicaid clients enrolled in the Medicaid Managed Care … [Read more...] about Information Letters: HDM, HCS, TxHmL, ICFs/MR, Etc.
