The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) has released two new information letters: TILEs to RUGs Training Information DADS informed Nursing Facility Providers, Hospice Providers, 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 Providers about the transition from Texas Index for Level of Effort … [Read more...] about Information Letters: TILE Transition, Money Follows the Person
Provider and Information Letters: New Forms, License Periods and Renewals
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) released four new provider letters and one information letter: New HCS and TxHmL Forms 3610 and 3611 for Involuntary Termination of the Consumer Directed Services (CDS) Option DADS notified Home and Community-Based Services Providers, Texas Home Living Providers, and Mental Retardation Authorities about the process for an involuntary termination of the CDS option for an individual enrolled in the HCS or TxHmL Waiver Programs … [Read more...] about Provider and Information Letters: New Forms, License Periods and Renewals
Texas Register Updates: HSC Waiver Renewal
The following information was obtained from the March 21 issue of the Texas Register: Public Notices The Texas Health and Human Services Commission has announced its intent to submit the state's application for a renewal of the Texas Waiver for Home and Community-Based Services (HCS waiver) and Amendment 808, Transmittal Number TX 08-004, to the Texas State Plan for Medical Assistance, under Title XIX of the Social Security Act. See the relevant section of the Texas Register for details. … [Read more...] about Texas Register Updates: HSC Waiver Renewal
Information Letters: Relocation Contractors, COLA Rate Changes
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) issued three new information letters: Clarification of Roles and Responsibilities for Relocation Contractors in the ICM Program Service Areas – DADS issued a three-page letter to Integrated Care Management Providers and DADS Relocation Contractors in the ICM Program Service Areas about these contractors' roles and responsibilities in the program. Download the letter for more information. Consumer Directed Services Town Hall … [Read more...] about Information Letters: Relocation Contractors, COLA Rate Changes
Texas Register Updates: Hearing on External/Internal Assessment, Etc.
The following information was obtained from the March 7 issue of the Texas Register: Open Meetings The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) will hold a public hearing to receive comments about the External/Internal Assessment, which will be included in the Texas Health and Human Service System Strategic Plan for Fiscal Year (FY) 2009-2013. The hearing will take place on Tuesday, March 18, 2008, at 4:00 p.m., in the Winters Building Public Hearing Room at 701 W. 51st … [Read more...] about Texas Register Updates: Hearing on External/Internal Assessment, Etc.
Information Letters: Customized Power Wheelchairs Added, Etc.
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services has released four new information letters: NF: Customized Power Wheelchairs Added as Medicaid Nursing Facility Program Service (letter) ICF/MR: Posting of Models Used by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission to Evaluate Cost Reports (letter) HCS, TxHmL, and CDSA: Implementation of Consumer-Directed Services Reimbursement Rates (letter) ICM: Electronic Data Interchange – Action Required (letter) … [Read more...] about Information Letters: Customized Power Wheelchairs Added, Etc.
Information Letters: PAS Reinstatement, Form Correction, Etc.
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services has released 10 new information letters, dated from January 28 to February 12: Clarification of Policy and Procedures for Reinstating Personal Assistance Services (PAS) Following a Temporary Institutional Stay (letter) Correction to Form 3621 (letter) ICM: Long Term Service and Supports (LTSS) Program Operations (letter) ICM Program Contracts -- Action Required (letter) Money Follows the Person Demonstration Program (MFP) -- … [Read more...] about Information Letters: PAS Reinstatement, Form Correction, Etc.
Information Letters: Accounting System Upgrade, Etc.
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) reminded all Long Term Services and Supports Providers that DADS is planning to upgrade its financial accounting system and expects a delay in payment processing for all claims billed while the system is unavailable. Download the letter for more information. DADS informed Home and Community-Based Services (HCS) Providers and Mental Retardation Authorities about activities that must take place when an HCS provider notifies DADS of … [Read more...] about Information Letters: Accounting System Upgrade, Etc.
Information Letters: Specialized Nursing Services, Etc.
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) informed Community Based Alternatives and Consolidated Waiver Program Providers about the addition of Specialized Nursing Services and associated rates. From the letter: The addition of specialized nursing services is completed as a revision to the individual service plan (ISP) according to current policy and in the same manner as any other ISP change. Providers update and send the following documents to the DADS case manager: … [Read more...] about Information Letters: Specialized Nursing Services, Etc.
Provider and Information Letters: Health Care Decisions, Treatment Consent, Etc.
Since December 11, the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) has issued provider and information letters to the following: Nursing Facilities Authority to Make Health Care Decisions (letter) Rules and Regulations Concerning Provider Continuing In-service Education for Certified Nurse Aides (letter) Home and Community Support Services Agencies Medicare Treatment Consent Requirements (letter) Primary Home Care and Community Attendant Services Providers … [Read more...] about Provider and Information Letters: Health Care Decisions, Treatment Consent, Etc.