The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) issued two information letters and two memos from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC): Change in the DAHS and CBA Provider Manuals Relating to Physicians with a Special Purpose License In a letter to Day Activity and Health Services (DAHS), Community Based Alternatives (CBA), and Integrated Care Management (ICM) Waiver Services providers, DADS notified them of a correction to the DAHS provider manual under … [Read more...] about Information Letters: Special Purpose License Correction, Etc.
DADS Alerts: CLASS Clarification, Etc.
The Texas Department and Aging and Disability Services (DADS) notified Community Living Assistance and Support Services (CLASS) providers that Form 8604, the Transition Assistance Services (TAS) Assessment and Authorization, has been replaced by Form 3621-A, CLASS Transition Assistance Services. See the TAS handbook for more information. DADS is offering new forms for programs like Deaf/Blind with Multiple Disabilities, Home and Community-based Services, and Intermediate Care Facilities for … [Read more...] about DADS Alerts: CLASS Clarification, Etc.
Information Letters: Ventilators and Tracheostomies Reimbursements, Etc.
The Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) released seven information letters: DADS Supplemental Reimbursement for Ventilators and Tracheostomies In a letter to Nursing Facility (NF) providers, DADS reminded them about the reimbursement rules at Texas Administrative Code, Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 355, §355.307(b)(3)(F) and(G), which states that qualifying ventilator-dependent residents and qualifying children with tracheostomies requiring daily care may receive a … [Read more...] about Information Letters: Ventilators and Tracheostomies Reimbursements, Etc.
HCS & TxHML Providers–access to Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting System (Screen employees)
DADS is making Client Abuse and Neglect Reporting System (CANRS) available to HCS and TxHmL providers to allow providers to conduct pre-employment screenings of employees in order to find confirmed allegations of abuse, neglect and exploitation while employed at State Schools, State Hospitals, and State Centers.†The provider letter gives instructions on how such providers may gain access to this database. Providers will be able to simply enter the social security number of a potential (or … [Read more...] about HCS & TxHML Providers–access to Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting System (Screen employees)
Information and Provider Letters: Change in Look-Back Periods, Etc.
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) issued one provider and three information letters: Community Services Medical Necessity (MN) and Level of Care Assessment (LOC) -- Resource Utilization Group Value "BC1" DADS notified Home and Community Support Services Agencies for Community-Based Alternatives, Consolidated Waiver Program, Integrated Care Management, and Program for the All Inclusive Care for the Elderly that it implemented a recent change in look-back … [Read more...] about Information and Provider Letters: Change in Look-Back Periods, Etc.
Information and Provider Letters: Data Training Classes, Etc.
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) released an information and a provider letter: Data Entry Training Class for Home and Community-Based Services (HCS) and Texas Home Living (TxHmL) providers DADS informed HSC and TxHmL program providers about a monthly Data Entry Training Class for 2009. The two-day class focuses on the Client Assignment and Registration System data entry, policies, and procedures of the HCS and TxHmL Waiver programs. Download the letter and … [Read more...] about Information and Provider Letters: Data Training Classes, Etc.
Provider and Information Letters: Workflow, Surveys, Etc.
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) released eight information letters: New Provider Workflow Process for Nursing Facilities (NF) and Hospices In a letter to NFs and hospice providers, DADS informed them about the "Provider Action Required" status displayed for a form in the LTC Online Portal. The form history will include a detailed descriptive message that informs the provider of the error and will indicate what actions are required to correct or update the … [Read more...] about Provider and Information Letters: Workflow, Surveys, Etc.
Texas Register Updates: Medicaid Rate and Amendment Hearings
The following information was obtained from the November 7 issue of the Texas Register: The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will hold a public hearing on November 25, 2008, at 1:30 p.m., to receive public comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for electric patient lifts related to Home Health Mobility Aids medical policy changes, in the Lone Star Conference Room of HHSC, Braker Center, Building H, located at 11209 Metric Blvd, Austin, Texas. Proposed rates under … [Read more...] about Texas Register Updates: Medicaid Rate and Amendment Hearings
Information and Provider Letters: Criminal History Reports, Etc.
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) released two information and four provider letters: Surveyor Review of Department of Public Safety (DPS) Criminal History Reports Retrieved from the DPS Secure Website In a letter to Home and Community-Based Services (HCS) and Texas Home Living Providers, DADS provided guidance related to the review of DPS criminal history reports retrieved from the DPS secure web site. These reports are confidential and are intended for the … [Read more...] about Information and Provider Letters: Criminal History Reports, Etc.
Information Letters: Revision, Repeal, Follow-Up
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) issued four information letters: Revisions to the Texas Medicaid Hospice Program Standards Handbook The Texas Medicaid Hospice Program Standards Handbook has been revised to reflect Texas Index for Level of Effort to Resource Utilization Group changes. For more information, download the letter. Repeal of the DADS Rule at 40 TAC §49.43 Expedited Payments System DADS notified Community Based Alternatives (CBA), Home and … [Read more...] about Information Letters: Revision, Repeal, Follow-Up
