As a result HHSC's delay in issuing the proposed rates, the public commet period has been extended through Friday, August 7, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. Take advantage of this opportunity to have your voice heard by emailing Pam McDonald with HHSC at pam.mcdonald@hhsc.state.tx.us by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 7, 2009. • The proposed rates are based upon models developed by Deloitte Touche in 1997 and updated using data from the 2007 ICF/MR cost reports inflated to the 2010-11 biennium. … [Read more...] about Proposed 2010-11 ICR/MR Rates – comment through 8/7/09
Texas Register Updates: Payment Rate Changes, Claims, Etc.
The following information was obtained from the July 31 issue of the Texas Register: Public Notices The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) intends to submit the following amendments to the Texas State Plan for Medical Assistance, under Title XIX of the Social Security Act: An amendment to adjust payment rates for the Day Activity and Health Services program to comply with the new federal minimum wage that will increase by $0.70 from the current $6.55 per hour to $7.25 … [Read more...] about Texas Register Updates: Payment Rate Changes, Claims, Etc.
FIVES system now includes HCS (FIVES: Facility Inventory, Vacancy, & Evacuation Status)
DADS created the FIVES system so providers can work together during emergencies and disasters. Home and Community-based Services Program Providers join the ranks of ICF/MRs, nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, and in-patient hospice providers that currently use the system to share information regarding vacancies, available space, inventory, evacuation status, etc. For more information please see provider letter 09-42 and access FIVES online. … [Read more...] about FIVES system now includes HCS (FIVES: Facility Inventory, Vacancy, & Evacuation Status)
Police Pepper Spray, Taze and then Allegedly Laugh at Deaf, Special Needs Man
Then they claim it's justified. How disgusting. Providers taking care of special needs adults should be communicating with and educating local peace officers: MOBILE, Ala. — Officers who used pepper spray and a Taser to remove a man from a store bathroom found out only later he was deaf and mentally disabled and didn't understand they wanted him to open the door, police said Tuesday. A spokesman for the Mobile Police Department said the officers' actions were justified because the … [Read more...] about Police Pepper Spray, Taze and then Allegedly Laugh at Deaf, Special Needs Man
Texas Register Updates: Amended Notice, Contract Award, Etc.
The following was obtained from the July 24 issue of the Texas Register: Public Notices and Hearings The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) intends to submit an amendment to the Texas State Plan for Medical Assistance, which amends the original notice published in the July 3, 2009, issue of the Texas Register (34 TexReg 4566) by changing the effective date from September 1, 2009 to August 1, 2009. The proposed amendment would adjust payment rates for the Primary Home Care … [Read more...] about Texas Register Updates: Amended Notice, Contract Award, Etc.
Texas Register Updates: ICF/MR Medicaid Rates, ACD Devices
The following information was obtained from the July 17 issue of the Texas Register: Public Hearings and Notices The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will hold a public hearing to receive comment on proposed Medicaid rates for the Nursing Facility program on August 3, 2009, at 9 a.m. At 1:30 p.m. the same day, HHSC will hold a public hearing to receive comment on proposed rate adjustments for the non-state operated Intermediate Care Facilities for Persons with Mental … [Read more...] about Texas Register Updates: ICF/MR Medicaid Rates, ACD Devices
Information and Provider Letters: Critical Incident Reporting
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) released three information letters and one provider letter: Resident Choice of Health Professionals DADS reminded Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs) and Home and Community Support Services Agencies of a resident's right to choose and contract with his or her own health care professionals. According to DADS, ALFs must specify in the facility resident admission agreement any requirements the facility imposes on non-facility … [Read more...] about Information and Provider Letters: Critical Incident Reporting
Texas Register Updates: New Contract Award, Etc.
The following information was obtained from the July 3 issue of the Texas Register: Public Notices The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) announced a contract award valued at $259,690 to Navigant Consulting, Inc., to provide consulting and application development services to HHSC to design and develop a risk-based contract performance management/monitoring tool for the Texas Medicaid/Children with Special Health Care Needs Claims Processing, Primary Care Case Management, and … [Read more...] about Texas Register Updates: New Contract Award, Etc.
Texas Register Updates: State-owned Veterans Nursing Facility Payment Rates, Etc.
The following information was obtained from the June 26 issue of the Texas Register: Public Notices and Hearings The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) adopted the following per day payment rates for the state-owned veterans nursing facilities for fiscal year (FY) 2009, effective September 1, 2008: Big Spring, $133.00; Bonham, $133.00; Floresville, $133.00; Temple, $133.00; McAllen, $133.00; El Paso, $133.00 and Amarillo, $133.00. Effective March 1, 2009 the rates adopted … [Read more...] about Texas Register Updates: State-owned Veterans Nursing Facility Payment Rates, Etc.
Information Letters: R&S Report Updates, Form 2032, Etc.
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) issued six information letters: TMHP Remittance and Status (R&S) Report Information In a letter to DADS Long Term Care Services and Supports providers, DADS emphasized the importance and usefulness of the TMHP (R&S) Report: "Providers that do not reconcile their R&S Reports may be billing incorrectly, which can result in audits and penalties. Providers should ensure not only that all billing is accurate, but also that any … [Read more...] about Information Letters: R&S Report Updates, Form 2032, Etc.
