The Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) announced that the next quarterly stakeholder meeting for the Home and Community-Based Services (HCS) and Texas Home Living (TxHmL) waiver programs will be held on July 23, 2009, in the Public Hearing Room at DADS state office, Winters Building, 701 West 51st Street, Austin, Texas. Providers may register here. Contact Mary Valente at mary.valente@dads.state.tx.us for more information. DADS released two information letters: Amended … [Read more...] about Information Letters/Announcement: HCS and TxHmL Stakeholder Meeting, Etc.
Texas Register Updates: State-owned Veterans Nursing Facility Payment Rates, Etc.
The following information was obtained from the June 26 issue of the Texas Register: Public Notices and Hearings The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) adopted the following per day payment rates for the state-owned veterans nursing facilities for fiscal year (FY) 2009, effective September 1, 2008: Big Spring, $133.00; Bonham, $133.00; Floresville, $133.00; Temple, $133.00; McAllen, $133.00; El Paso, $133.00 and Amarillo, $133.00. Effective March 1, 2009 the rates adopted … [Read more...] about Texas Register Updates: State-owned Veterans Nursing Facility Payment Rates, Etc.
Information Letters: R&S Report Updates, Form 2032, Etc.
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) issued six information letters: TMHP Remittance and Status (R&S) Report Information In a letter to DADS Long Term Care Services and Supports providers, DADS emphasized the importance and usefulness of the TMHP (R&S) Report: "Providers that do not reconcile their R&S Reports may be billing incorrectly, which can result in audits and penalties. Providers should ensure not only that all billing is accurate, but also that any … [Read more...] about Information Letters: R&S Report Updates, Form 2032, Etc.
Provider and Information Letters: Franchise Tax Report Requirements, Etc.
The Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) issued one provider and five information letters: New Franchise Tax Report Requirements DADS sent a provider letter to Adult Day Care Facilities, Assisted Living Facilities, Home and Community Support Services Agencies, Intermediate Care Facilities for Persons With Mental Retardation or Related Conditions, and Nursing Facilities to inform them about current license application instructions. Download the letter for more … [Read more...] about Provider and Information Letters: Franchise Tax Report Requirements, Etc.
Provider and Information Letters: Emergency Preparedness, Hospice Rates
The Texas Aging and Disability Services (DADS) issued a provider and information letter: Emergency Preparedness Reminder DADS reminded all Adult Day Care Facilities, Assisted Living Facilities, Home and Community Support Service Agencies, Intermediate Care Facilities for Persons with Mental Retardation or Related Conditions, and Nursing Facilities to review their emergency preparedness and response plans and available resources in the event of an emergency. Hurricane season is June 1 … [Read more...] about Provider and Information Letters: Emergency Preparedness, Hospice Rates
Information and Provider Letters: License Renewal Late Fee Renewals, Etc.
The Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) released one provider and two information letters: License Renewal Late Fee DADS reminded Adult Day Care Facilities, Assisted Living Facilities, Home and Community Support Services Agencies, Intermediate Care Facilities for Persons With Mental Retardation or a Related Condition, and Nursing Facilities (NF) licensees that license renewal applications received by DADS within the 45-day time period before license expiration are … [Read more...] about Information and Provider Letters: License Renewal Late Fee Renewals, Etc.
Texas Register Updates: PAO for Contractors, Etc.
The following information was obtained from the May 22 issue of the Texas Register: Public Notices The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services is making the Pre-Application Orientation (PAO) available online for those seeking to participate as a contractor in the Home and Community-based Services (HCS) or the Texas Home Living (TxHmL) Medicaid Waiver Programs or both. Applicants will be able to complete the PAO via computer-based training and submit application packets for the … [Read more...] about Texas Register Updates: PAO for Contractors, Etc.
Texas Register Updates: Per Diem Rates, Consulting Contract
The following information was obtained from the May 8 issue of the Texas Register: Public Notices The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) adopted the following per diem reimbursement rates: Per Diem Rates for Large, State-Operated ICF/MR Services Large State-Operated ICF/MR Facilities-Medicaid Only clients Adopted interim daily rate: $409.98 Large State-Operated ICF/MR Facilities-Dual-eligible Medicaid/Medicare clients Adopted interim daily rate: $392.41 HHSC … [Read more...] about Texas Register Updates: Per Diem Rates, Consulting Contract
Provider and Information Letters: Continuing Education Clock Hours, Etc.
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) released one provider and four information letters: Continuing Education Clock Hours -- Nursing Facility Administrators (NFA) In a letter to Nursing Facilities, DADS provided guidance and clarification about updated rules governing NFA continuing education. From the letter: Effective June 1, 2009, under the amended NFA rule at Texas Administrative Code, Title 40, Part 1, Chapter 18, §18.35, DADS will accept no more than … [Read more...] about Provider and Information Letters: Continuing Education Clock Hours, Etc.
Provider and Information Letters: Swine Flu Guidance, Etc.
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) released two provider and four information letters: Swine Influenza Guidance DADS provided all Adult Day Care Facilities, Assisted Living Facilities (AL), Home and Community Support Services Agencies (HCSSA), Intermediate Care Facilities for Persons with Mental Retardation or Related Conditions (ICF/MR), Nursing Facilities, Home and Community-Based Services (HCS) Providers, Texas Home Living (TxHmL) Providers and Mental … [Read more...] about Provider and Information Letters: Swine Flu Guidance, Etc.
