The following information was obtained from the January 29 issue of the Texas Register: Public Notices HHSC awarded contract 529-10-0082-00001 to Stanley M. Stewart, on an emergency basis, to analyze and make recommendations on statewide implementation of the Texas Integrated Eligibility Redesign System and provide consultation and support to provide short- and long-term solutions for the administration of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, in response to a U.S. Department of … [Read more...] about Texas Register Updates: Contract, Waivers, & PACE
DADS Alerts: HCS News
DADS posted two alerts for HCS providers. 1) Providers have requested face-to-face HCS billing guidelines training. Consequently, staff from DADS Billing and Payment Unit will provide half-day training on the recent changes to the billing guidelines, to be conducted in multiple waiver contract areas together with scheduled billing and payment reviews until the spring 2010. Training in Dallas will be held at Dallas Metrocare Services at 1380 Riverbend Drive, Dallas, Texas, in Room 319 on … [Read more...] about DADS Alerts: HCS News
Information Letters: LVN/RN Form 3050, Etc.
DADS released three information letters: Hospice providers: DADS sent a corrected letter that notifies these providers that they can bill for ventilator services provided to residents in nursing facilities. In the attached letter, the corrections are indicated in red. (Letter) Day Activity Health Services providers: DADS determined that either an LVN or an RN can complete and sign the Form 3050 (DAHS Health Assessment/Individual Service Plan) when it is used for assessment in a Day Activity … [Read more...] about Information Letters: LVN/RN Form 3050, Etc.
Information Letters: Transfer Case Management Function, Cost Reporting
HCS: DADS proposes to transfer case management function, currently performed by HCS program providers, to Mental Retardation Authorities, as required by the 2010-2011 General Appropriations Act, effective June 1, 2010. (Letter) An excerpt: "Effective the date of this letter, a program provider is not required to provide case management using only employees of the program provider (that is, a program provider could use a qualified contractor to provide case management). If a program provider … [Read more...] about Information Letters: Transfer Case Management Function, Cost Reporting
DADS Alerts: Employment Svcs Webinar, RUG Error Message, Etc.
DADS has posted several news alerts on its provider's page. DADS will hold an employment services webinar on January 7, 2009, a third in a series of webinars on employment for adults with developmental disabilities. Download the flyer for more information. DADS has revised the CDSA choice lists to allow CDSA searches by county. See this web page for more information. In response to questions about HCS revised 2009 billing guidelines, DADS provided answers, which can be found on this … [Read more...] about DADS Alerts: Employment Svcs Webinar, RUG Error Message, Etc.
DADS Letters: Data Entry Training Class, UR Program, Etc.
DADS released four information letters. HSC and TxHmL: DADS will offer a monthly HCS and TxHmL Overview and Waiver Data Entry Training Class for program providers. The two-day class focuses on the Client Assignment and Registration System (data entry and the policies and procedures of the HCS and TxHmL Waiver Programs. Classes scheduled for 2010: January 27 & 28, 2010 February 24 & 25, 2010 March 24 & 25, 2010 April 28 & 29, 2010 May 26 & 27, 2010 June 23 & 24, 2010 July 28 … [Read more...] about DADS Letters: Data Entry Training Class, UR Program, Etc.
Information and Provider Letters: Under-21 Individuals, Etc.
DADS released one provider and eight information letters. CLASS program and CDSAs for CLASS: DADS changed a policy for these providers. Individuals under the age of 21 may receive Personal Care Services from Medicaid Children's Services administered through the Department of State Health Services while receiving services through the CLASS program. (Letter) ICFs/MR: These providers must submit DADS discharges within 3 days after the effective date of discharge. Discharges are … [Read more...] about Information and Provider Letters: Under-21 Individuals, Etc.
Information Letters: SPW Consumer Transfers, Allowable Hours
DADS issued two information letters. CBA, ICMW, HCSSAs, and STAR+PLUS Waiver (SPW) Consumers Transferring into the CBA and ICMW Programs: Some providers are concerned about documentation requirements for SPW consumers transferring into the CBA or ICMW programs. After consulting with HHSC, DADS confirmed that a STAR+PLUS HMO transfer packet for SPW consumers contains the necessary supporting documentation to justify the services authorized on the SPW ISP, even if the documentation isn't … [Read more...] about Information Letters: SPW Consumer Transfers, Allowable Hours
Information Letter: HCS/MRA Case Management Transition
DADS issued an information letter to HCS providers regarding the transition of case management from HCS providers to MRAs. DADS included several attachments, including a letter alerting providers to the transition, information letter #09-165 requiring HCS providers to distribute the letter to all individuals, legally authorized representatives, and actively involved family members and friends, and instructions on how to register for e-mail updates from DADS. (Letter) … [Read more...] about Information Letter: HCS/MRA Case Management Transition
Information Letter and Alert: No Auto Increase for COLA, Q&A
DADS released an information letter and a news alert. Medicaid NFs and ICFs/MR: For 2010, there will be no automatic increase for COLA for Medicaid consumers with SSI, because there was no increase in the CPI-W from the third quarter of 2008 to the third quarter of 2009. (Letter) News alert: During its stakeholder meeting for Case Management and Service Coordination, Residential Reviews, Rate Analysis, and Nurse Reviews for HCS and TxHmL external stakeholders on July 23, 2009, … [Read more...] about Information Letter and Alert: No Auto Increase for COLA, Q&A
