DADS adopted new reimbursement rates for the following: Nursing Facility Payment Rates for State Veterans Homes Non-State Operated ICF/MR Nursing Facilities HHSC announced a contract award to the Public Consulting Group, total value $50,000 plus contingency fee. For more information, see the Texas Register. HHSC will hold a public hearing on August 17, 2010, at 1:30 p.m., to receive comment on proposed Medicaid payment rate for the following (all take place in Lone Star … [Read more...] about Texas Register Updates: Reimbursement Rate Hearings
Information Letters: HCS, TxHmL, ICF/MR
DADS released four information letters: DADS reminded providers listed below that any claims for services performed during FY08 (September 1, 2007 – August 31, 2008) received by the Texas Medicaid & Healthcare Partnership after noon Tuesday, August 10, 2010, will be processed as Miscellaneous, and can't be paid through the standard payment process. Mail paper claims early enough to be received by Tuesday, August 3, 2010, at 5 p.m. Community Services Providers Nursing Facility … [Read more...] about Information Letters: HCS, TxHmL, ICF/MR
Information Letters: HDM, HCS, TxHmL, ICFs/MR, Etc.
DADS released seven new information letters. Title XIX and Title XX Home Delivered Meals (HDM): DADS posted budget-based rate negotiation documents and detailed instructions on the HDM provider page at the "FFY 2011 Budget Negotiation" link: http://www.dads.state.tx.us/providers/HDM/index.cfm Download the letter for more information. All Community Services Contractors: DADS clarified hospice enrollment procedures for Texas Medicaid clients enrolled in the Medicaid Managed Care … [Read more...] about Information Letters: HDM, HCS, TxHmL, ICFs/MR, Etc.
Texas Register Updates: June 25 Issue
The following information was obtained from the June 25 issue of the Texas Register: Public Notices HHSC has proposed and adopted Medicaid payment rates for contracts not participating in the Attendant Compensation Rate Enhancement (the Enhancement) and the attendant compensation base rate for contracts participating in the Enhancement for non-state operated ICF/MR residential services and day habilitation services. HHSC also proposed new per diem reimbursement rates for the non-state … [Read more...] about Texas Register Updates: June 25 Issue
Provider and Information Letters: NFs, HCS, ICF/MR, Etc.
DADS released one provider and three information letters: NFs: DADS will begin using Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 for all MDS assessments with an Assessment Reference Date, Entry Date, or Discharge Date of October 1, 2010 or later, in accordance with CMS requirements, effective October 1, 2010. (Letter) HCS and ICF/MR: HHSC adopted amendments to Title 1 of the TAC §355.457 and §355.722 to limit the ICF/MR and HCS fiscal accountability system to services delivered on or before August … [Read more...] about Provider and Information Letters: NFs, HCS, ICF/MR, Etc.
Texas Register Updates: NFs, ICF/MR, Home Health
The following was obtained from the June 4 issue of the Texas Register: Public Hearings and Notices HHSC will hold public hearings on June 28, 2010, in the Lone Star Conference Room: 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.: Freestanding Psychiatric Facilities 10:30 a.m. to noon: Renal Dialysis Facilities 10:30 a.m. to noon: Clinical Laboratory Services 1:30 p.m.: Hospital Outpatient Services and Ambulatory Surgical Centers/Hospital-Based Ambulatory Surgical Centers See the Texas Register for … [Read more...] about Texas Register Updates: NFs, ICF/MR, Home Health
Provider and Information Letters: ICFs/MR, HCS, and TxHmL
DADS released two provider and three information letters: All large ICFs/MR: DADS reminds these providers that locks for exit doors that are opened by keys can only be used in certain circumstances. The National Fire Protection Association 101 Life Safety Code Standard, 2000 Edition requires that "exit access is arranged so that exits are readily accessible at all times in accordance with section 7.1, 18/19.2.1." (Letter) Licensed ICFs/MR: DADS provided guidance for reporting and … [Read more...] about Provider and Information Letters: ICFs/MR, HCS, and TxHmL
Texas Register Updates: NFs, TX Medical Board
The following information was obtained from the May 28 issue of the Texas Register: Public Hearing and Notices HHSC will hold a public hearing on June 15, 2010, at 1 p.m., to receive public comment on proposed payment rates for the state-owned veterans nursing facilities, to be held in the Permian Basin Room of the HHSC, Braker Center, Building H, located at 11209 Metric Boulevard, Austin, Texas. HHSC intends to submit Transmittal Number 10-022, Amendment Number 915, to the Texas State … [Read more...] about Texas Register Updates: NFs, TX Medical Board
Provider Letters: Assisted Living, ICFs/MRs, and Nursing Facilities
DADS released two provider letters: Assisted Living Facilities: DADS clarified a resident's use of an assistive device. An excerpt: 1) The ALF must complete a comprehensive functional assessment that is specific to a resident and provide care to the resident according to the resident’s individual service plan based on the results of the comprehensive assessment, as specified in 40 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §92.41(c); 2) The ALF must ensure that all staff members are competent to … [Read more...] about Provider Letters: Assisted Living, ICFs/MRs, and Nursing Facilities
Texas Register Updates: Contract Award, Board of Nursing Changes
The following information was obtained from the May 21 issue of the Texas Register: Public Notices HHSC will award contract 529-06-0425-00042 to Health Management Associates in Lansing, Michigan, to develop two deliverables, the State Medicaid Health Information Technology Plan and the Implementation Advance Planning Document. The contract's total value is $641,010. HHSC intends to submit an amendment to the Texas State Plan for Medical Assistance, which would add the non-state … [Read more...] about Texas Register Updates: Contract Award, Board of Nursing Changes
