The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) issued three information letters and three federal survey letters: Information Letters License Capacity in Adult Day Care (ADC) Day Activity and Health Services (DAHS) Facilities – DADS reminds providers that all licensed ADC facilities participating in the DAHS program must not exceed their licensed capacity. Download the letter for more information. Waiver Survey and Certification (WS&C) Process to Initiate Alternative … [Read more...] about Information and Survey Letters: Impact of Hurricanes Gustav and Ike, Etc.
Texas Register Updates: TANF Changes, Etc.
The following information was obtained from the September 19 issue of the Texas Register: Proposed Rules The Texas Medical Board has proposed amendments to nine sections of the rules, including Medical Records, Authority of Physicians to Buy Drugs, Complaints, and Investigations. Follow this link and scroll down to read each entry. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) proposed to amend §97.3, concerning license fees; §97.17, concerning application procedures for a … [Read more...] about Texas Register Updates: TANF Changes, Etc.
Provider and Information Letters: Two Surveys, Hurricane Ike, Etc.
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) issued two provider and three information letters: Survey About Vehicles Used for Transportation of Individuals DADS requested that Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs) participate in a survey of providers regarding vehicles used to provide transportation of individuals enrolled in DADS programs. The deadline is October 1, 2008. Here is a direct link to the survey. Download the letter for more information. Regulatory … [Read more...] about Provider and Information Letters: Two Surveys, Hurricane Ike, Etc.
Information Letters: ISPs Utilization Review, Etc.
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) issued three information letters: Utilization Review of Individual Service Plans (ISPs) DADS sent a letter to Deaf Blind with Multiple Disabilities Providers with an attachment that provides specific information regarding utilization review thresholds. These providers developed criteria to fully implement this review requirement, effective November 1, 2008. Download the letter and attachment here. Reminder -- Fiscal Year … [Read more...] about Information Letters: ISPs Utilization Review, Etc.
Texas Public Information Act (PIA)–It could be your information
Texas PIA grants the public at large access to information held by governmental agencies and is more generous than its federal counterpart. Why should you care? Because it could be your business information the government is providing to the public. Any information shared with a governmental body (think state agencies HHSC or DADS) whether voluntarily or involuntarily is likely accessible by others--including your competitors. This means that you should (1) not provide more information and … [Read more...] about Texas Public Information Act (PIA)–It could be your information
Information Letters: Changes in Deaf-Blind Multiple Disabilities Program, Etc.
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) issued six information letters: Addition of Supported Employment and Employment Assistance to the Deaf-Blind Multiple Disabilities (DBMD) Program and a Change in the Behavior Communication Specialist Service DADS informed DBMD Providers that it will implement Supported Employment and Employment Assistance services in the DBMD Program, effective September 1. Service codes and rates (per hour) for both services: Supported … [Read more...] about Information Letters: Changes in Deaf-Blind Multiple Disabilities Program, Etc.
Texas Register Updates: Medicaid Hearing Aid Services, Etc.
The following information was obtained from the August 29 issue of the Texas Register: Proposed Rules The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) proposes to amend §354.1231, Benefits and Limitations; §354.1233, Requirements for Hearing Aid Services; and §354.1235, Requirements for Provider Participation, in Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 354, Subchapter A, Division 15, related to Medicaid hearing aid services. The amended rules would better align Medicaid rules with current … [Read more...] about Texas Register Updates: Medicaid Hearing Aid Services, Etc.
Information Letters: Claim Cutoff Dates, Etc.
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) issued ten information letters between August 1st through the 14th: Home Delivered Meals Rate Setting Procedures for Federal Fiscal Year 2009 (two-page letter) Changes to the Quality Assurance Fee Program for ICF/MR Providers (three-page letter) Wheelchair Requests for Nursing Facility Residents (two-page letter) Cutoff Dates for Miscellaneous Claims and Year-end Closeout Processing (two-page letter) Cutoff Dates for … [Read more...] about Information Letters: Claim Cutoff Dates, Etc.
Texas Register Updates: Board of Nursing Amendments, Etc.
The following information was obtained from the August 8 issue of the Texas Register: Public Hearings The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing on August 25, 2008, at 1:30 p.m., to receive public comment on 440 proposed Medicaid payment rates for physician-administered drugs and biologicals and 10 proposed Medicaid payment rates for durable medical equipment covering the Augmentive Communication Devices. See the relevant section of the Texas … [Read more...] about Texas Register Updates: Board of Nursing Amendments, Etc.
Information Letters: Verification of Nurse Licensure, Etc.
On July 22, 30 and 31, the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) released six information letters: Verification of Nurse Licensure with the Texas Board of Nursing (BON) for Community Services Providers/Health Plan Organizations DADS informed Community Based Alternatives, Home and Community Support Services Agencies, Consolidated Waiver Programs, Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, State of Texas Access Reform Plus, and Integrated Care Management that … [Read more...] about Information Letters: Verification of Nurse Licensure, Etc.
