The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) released three new information letters: Helpful Nursing Facility Provider Information for the TILEs to RUGs Transition DADS informed Nursing Facility and Hospice Providers about the September 1, 2008, transition from the Texas Index for Level of Effort (TILE) to the federal Resource Utilization Group (RUG). DADS says it is essential for providers to monitor future updates on the Texas Medicaid & Healthcare Partnership … [Read more...] about Information Letters: TILE to RUG Transitions, Living Options
Texas Register Updates: Medicaid Hospital Reimbursement Rates, Etc.
The following information was obtained from the April 18 issue of the Texas Register: Proposed Rules The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has proposed to amend §355.8061, concerning payment for hospital services and §355.8069, concerning supplemental payments to certain rural public hospitals, in Title 1 of the Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Part 15, Chapter 355, Subchapter J, Division 4, Medicaid Hospital Services. The amendment would make changes to the … [Read more...] about Texas Register Updates: Medicaid Hospital Reimbursement Rates, Etc.
Information Letters: TILE Transition, Money Follows the Person
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
Information Letters: Vocational Rehab, Medicaid Hospice, Etc.
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) released three new information letters: Revised Coordination and Notification Process for Vocational Rehabilitation and Supported Employment Services DADS informed Home and Community-based Services Program Providers, Texas Home Living Program Providers, Community Living and Support Services Program Providers, Deaf Blind and Multiple Disabilities Program Providers, Executive Directors of Mental Retardation Authorities, … [Read more...] about Information Letters: Vocational Rehab, Medicaid Hospice, Etc.
Information Letters: Hospice Cap, Specialized Respiratory Nursing Services
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission has approved rate changes for the Medicaid hospice program for Federal Fiscal Year 2008. The rate changes are the result of information provided by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The hospice cap amount for the cap year ending October 31, 2008, is $21,410.04. For information on where to mail paper vouchers, download the letter here. In an information … [Read more...] about Information Letters: Hospice Cap, Specialized Respiratory Nursing Services
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
Texas Register Updates: Community-Based Services Amendments, Etc.
Adopted Rules The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) adopted amendments to §48.2901 and §48.6003 in Chapter 48, Community Care for Aged and Disabled, to clarify eligibility criteria for certain community-based services provided by the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS). An excerpt: Under the new Integrated Care Management (ICM) Program, implemented in accordance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 533, Subchapter D, persons eligible for managed … [Read more...] about Texas Register Updates: Community-Based Services Amendments, Etc.
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.
Information and Provider Letters: Per Diem Rates, Hurricane Preparedness, Etc.
On August 15, the Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) issued an information letter to Nursing Facility Administrators and Hospice Directors about the approval of new per diem payment rates for the Nursing Facility Program (NF), the Hospice Program in NFs, and the Swing Bed Program, effective September 1, 2007 through August 31, 2008. Download the letter here for more information. In an August 16 letter, DADS informed Title XIX and Title XX Home Delivered Meals (HDM) Providers … [Read more...] about Information and Provider Letters: Per Diem Rates, Hurricane Preparedness, Etc.
Information Letters: Rate Increases, MRA News, Etc.
In a letter dated June 26, the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS), informed Intermediate Care Facilities for Persons with Mental Retardation, Home and Community-based Services, Texas Home Living and Community Living and Assistance Support Services about payment rate increases. Increases range from 2.72 percent to 4.77 percent. For more information, download the letter here. In a June 27 letter to Home and Community-Based Services (HCS) contractors, DADS informed … [Read more...] about Information Letters: Rate Increases, MRA News, Etc.
