As of September 1, 2007, a change has been effected in the Texas Health & Safety Code regarding transport of patients by stretcher: SECTION 14. (a) Subsection (a), Section 773.004, Health and Safety Code, is amended to read as follows: (a) This chapter does not apply to: (1) [a ground transfer vehicle and staff used to transport a patient who is under a physician's care between medical facilities or between a medical facility and a private … [Read more...] about Changes in Health & Safety Code Regarding Transport
Information Letters: Payment System Downtime, CDS Training
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) notified all Long Term Services and Supports Providers about tentative plans for late-January Health and Human Services Commission system changes that will affect all claim payments. Because of a system upgrade, claims will not be paid between January 24 and February 6, 2008. For more information, download the letter here. DADS notified Home and Community-based Services (HCS), Texas Home Living (TxHmL) Service Providers, and Mental … [Read more...] about Information Letters: Payment System Downtime, CDS Training
Information Letters: Promoting Independence Initiative, ICM Program, Etc.
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) issued five information letters last week. --- In a letter to Nursing Facility Administrators, which updates Provider Letter #04-18, DADS informed these providers about the Promoting Independence Initiative, developed in response to the Supreme Court ruling in Olmstead v. L.C, 110 S. Ct. 2176 (1999). For more information, download the letter here. --- In a letter to Region 3 Community Based Alternatives Providers in the Dallas … [Read more...] about Information Letters: Promoting Independence Initiative, ICM Program, Etc.
Information Letters: Training Class, Requisition Fee
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) informed Home and Community-Based Services (HCS) and Texas Home Living (TxHmL ) Program Providers that it will offer a Data Entry Training Class for HCS and TxHml Waiver Program Providers. To see the full list of scheduled classes, download the letter here. DADS informed Community Living Assistance and Support Services (CLASS) Case Management Agencies and Direct Services Agencies that beginning November 1, 2007, CLASS case managers … [Read more...] about Information Letters: Training Class, Requisition Fee
Information Letter: Contractor Compliance
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) informed all Home and Community-based Services (HSC) and Texas Home Living Program (TxHmL) Contractors about a new policy that seeks to ensure these contractors comply with Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 (Section 6032) requirements to educate employees, contractors, and agents about federal and state fraud and false claims laws, and whistleblower protections laws, effective January 1, 2007. The policy applies to HSC and TxHmL … [Read more...] about Information Letter: Contractor Compliance
Information Letters: Rate Change and Cost Ceiling Adjustments
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) informed Medically Dependent Children Program Camp Providers that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has developed a camp provider rate change. The new payment ceiling rate, effective June 1, 2007, is $9.68/hour. Contact Lori Roberts at (512) 438-5391 or lori.roberts@dads.state.tx.us if you have questions. You may download the letter here. HHSC has adopted new rates for Home and Community-Based Services Program … [Read more...] about Information Letters: Rate Change and Cost Ceiling Adjustments
Texas Register Updates: Proposed Rule and Open Meeting
Proposed Rule The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has proposed an amendment that will clarify that HHSC is responsible for setting the personal needs allowance for Medicaid recipients who live in long-term care facilities. For more information, see the relevant section of the September 14 Texas Register. Correction, Open Meeting, and Pre-Application Orientation Correction from HHSC: "Due to a Texas Register mistake, a typographical error appears in the first line of … [Read more...] about Texas Register Updates: Proposed Rule and Open Meeting
Provider and Information Letters: New Payment Rates, Life Safety Code
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) issued a letter to Community Based Alternatives and Assisted Living/Residential Care Providers to inform them about Personal Care 3 Reimbursement Rates. These rates became effective on September 1, 2007. For more details, download the letter here. DADS informed the Medically Dependent Children Program and Home and Community Support Service Agencies about increases in provider rates. New rates and billing codes can be accessed here … [Read more...] about Provider and Information Letters: New Payment Rates, Life Safety Code
Provider and Information Letters: CHOW Requirements and New Convictions Barring Employment
In a letter to Nursing Facilities, the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) alerted these providers to changes in the code required by Senate Bill 344, passed by the 80th Legislature, Regular Session, 2007. Changes to Section 242.0336, Temporary Change of Ownership (CHOW) License, include: The Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) may not issue a temporary NF CHOW license prior to the 31st day after receiving (1) the application from the CHOW license … [Read more...] about Provider and Information Letters: CHOW Requirements and New Convictions Barring Employment
Provider and Information Letters: Minimum Wage, Medicaid Reimbursement Rate Increases, Etc.
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) notified Community Based Alternatives (CBA), Home and Community Support Services Agencies, CBA Assisted Living/Residential Care Providers, Consolidated Waiver Program Providers, Deaf-Blind with Multiple Disabilities Waiver Providers, Medically Dependent Children’s Program Providers, Primary Home Care Providers, and Day Activity and Health Services Providers that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission has raised the minimum … [Read more...] about Provider and Information Letters: Minimum Wage, Medicaid Reimbursement Rate Increases, Etc.
