The following information was obtained from the March 6, 13, and 20 issues of the Texas Register: Public Meetings and Notices The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will hold a public meeting on March 30, 2009, at 10:00 a.m. to receive public comment on the proposed interim per diem Medicaid reimbursement rate for large, state-operated Intermediate Care Facilities for Persons with Mental Retardation, operated by the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services. The … [Read more...] about Texas Register Updates: Medicaid Per Diem, Reimbursement Methodologies
New Legislative Bills
The following bills were introduced this month and may affect providers: HB 166 - Relating to providing home- and community-based support services under the Medicaid program to persons who are deaf-blind with multiple disabilities. HB 510 - Relating to the registration of certain assisted living facilities; providing penalties. HB 1186 - Relating to the transfer or discharge of certain residents in certain assisted living facilities. HB 1398 - Relating to a pilot project to establish … [Read more...] about New Legislative Bills
Legislative Bills Get Public Hearings, Sent to Committee
Last month, I published a post with a list of bills introduced in the 81st Legislative Session that impact providers. Some of these bills have been scheduled for public hearings and referred to committees. Click on the links to find out the present status of the bills: HB 5 - Relating to the elimination of smoking in all workplaces and public places; providing penalties. HB 67 - Relating to a medical assistance buy-in program for children with certain developmental disabilities. HB 87 … [Read more...] about Legislative Bills Get Public Hearings, Sent to Committee
Information and Provider Letters: CDS Options, Complaints Under HDM, Etc.
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) released five information letters and one provider letter: Respite and Adjunct Support Services provided by Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) through the Consumer Directed Services (CDS) Option in Medically Dependent Children Program (MDCP) DADS informed providers that MDCP Respite and Adjunct Support Services provided by RNs and LVNs is available through the CDS option, effective February 10, … [Read more...] about Information and Provider Letters: CDS Options, Complaints Under HDM, Etc.
Information Letters: ICF/MR Cost Reporting, Etc.
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) released three new information letters: Medicaid Cost Reporting for Behavioral Support Services Prior to Transition to Community-based Services DADS informed Intermediate Care Facilities for Persons with Mental Retardation (ICF/MR) providers about a recent clarification from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding allowable Medicaid cost reporting. From the letter: "CMS recently provided … [Read more...] about Information Letters: ICF/MR Cost Reporting, Etc.
Information and Provider Letters: Licensure, Abuse/Neglect Reporting, Etc.
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) has issued one provider and three information letters: DADS Time Frames for Submission of a Plan of Correction (PoC) for Licensure Violations and Assessing an Administrative Penalty When a Facility Fails to Submit a Timely PoC for Licensure Violations DADS informed Intermediate Care Facilities for Persons with Mental Retardation or a Related Condition (ICFs/MR) that it adopted a rule to allow DADS to assess an administrative … [Read more...] about Information and Provider Letters: Licensure, Abuse/Neglect Reporting, Etc.
Legislative Updates: Bills Introduced
The following is a list of bills introduced in the 81st Legislative Session that impact providers: HB 5 - Relating to the elimination of smoking in all workplaces and public places; providing penalties. HB 67 - Relating to a medical assistance buy-in program for children with certain developmental disabilities. HB 87 - Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district to $45,000, providing for a reduction of the … [Read more...] about Legislative Updates: Bills Introduced
Texas Register Updates: Repeal of Fair Hearing Rules, Texas Medical Board Rule Changes
The following information was obtained from the January 9 and January 16 issues of the Texas Register: Public Hearing The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will hold a public hearing on January 30, 2009, at 10:00 a.m. to receive public comment on the proposed interim per diem Medicaid reimbursement rate for small, state-operated Intermediate Care Facilities for Persons with Mental Retardation operated by DADS. The hearing will be held in the Piney Woods Conference Room of … [Read more...] about Texas Register Updates: Repeal of Fair Hearing Rules, Texas Medical Board Rule Changes
Information Letters: Co-Payment Chart Changes, Hurricane Ike Costs, Etc.
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) released eight information letters: Effective December 1, 2008 -- Change in the Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Title 40, Chapter 44, Consumer Managed Personal Attendant Services (CMPAS), Relating to the Co-payment Chart DADS notified CMPAS providers about a TAC change, effective December 1, 2008. The change removes the previously attached co-payment chart from 40 TAC, Chapter 44 and replaces it with a statement to locate … [Read more...] about Information Letters: Co-Payment Chart Changes, Hurricane Ike Costs, Etc.
Information Letters: Special Purpose License Correction, Etc.
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) issued two information letters and two memos from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC): Change in the DAHS and CBA Provider Manuals Relating to Physicians with a Special Purpose License In a letter to Day Activity and Health Services (DAHS), Community Based Alternatives (CBA), and Integrated Care Management (ICM) Waiver Services providers, DADS notified them of a correction to the DAHS provider manual under … [Read more...] about Information Letters: Special Purpose License Correction, Etc.
