The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) released four information letters: Criminal History, Employee Misconduct Registry and Nurse Aide Registry Checks In a letter to Home and Community-based Services (HCS) and Texas Home Living (TxHmL) Providers, DADS clarified existing HCS and TxHmL program rules regarding concerning background checks required for all employees of an HCS or TxHmL program provider. They must check the Nurse Aide Registry and Employee Misconduct … [Read more...] about Information Letters: Criminal History Checks, Etc.
Texas Register Updates: Typographical Error, Proposed Repeals, Etc.
The following information was obtained from the July 18 issue of the Texas Register: The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has proposed the repeal of §§371.212 - 371.214 and new §371.212 and §371.214, because of a typographical error in the fax number listed in the Public Comment section of the preamble of the proposal. The correct fax number is (512) 833-6487. HHSC has adopted the following interim per diem reimbursement rate for small, state-operated Intermediate … [Read more...] about Texas Register Updates: Typographical Error, Proposed Repeals, Etc.
Texas Register Updates: Frequency of Reporting Costs, Etc.
The following information was obtained from the June 20 issue of the Texas Register: The Texas Health and Human Services Commission adopted the repeal of §355.454, concerning Frequency of Reporting Costs and an amendment to §355.457, concerning Fiscal Accountability, in its Reimbursement Rates Chapter. The updates will "clarify and formalize requirements related to required documentation and allowable costs, add procedures for determining recoupments when a provider fails to submit a … [Read more...] about Texas Register Updates: Frequency of Reporting Costs, Etc.
Information Letters: Search for Parent or Guardian of a Child
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) issued two information letters: Compliance with Texas Government Code Section 531.164(h) related to Search for Parent or Guardian of a Child In a letter to Intermediate Care Facility for Persons with Mental Retardation (ICF/MR) and Nursing Facility (NF) Providers, DADS reminded them of the requirements related to Search for Parent or Guardian of a Child. Reference Provider Letter #06-33, dated August 18, 2006, to NFs or to … [Read more...] about Information Letters: Search for Parent or Guardian of a Child
Texas Register Update: Hearing Re State Mental Retardation Facilities
The following information was obtained from the June 13 issue of the Texas Register: The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) will hold a public hearing at 3 p.m. on June 23, 2008, to accept public testimony regarding the draft Report Update for State Mental Retardation Facilities for Fiscal Years 2008-2009. The hearing will take place in the Winters Building Public Hearing Room at 701 W. 51st Street, Austin, Texas. To find out where to send written comments, see the … [Read more...] about Texas Register Update: Hearing Re State Mental Retardation Facilities
Provider Letter: Precertification Training for New ICF/MR Providers
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) has released a provider letter to Intermediate Care Facilities for Persons with Mental Retardation or a Related Condition (ICFs/MR). DADS informed these providers about precertification training for new ICFs/MR. The rules require a new ICF/MR to designate at least one representative involved in direct management of the ICF/MR to attend a training session before DADS issues a facility license. The following joint training classes … [Read more...] about Provider Letter: Precertification Training for New ICF/MR Providers
Provider and Information Letters: DADS-Approved Provider of HCSSA Training, Etc.
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) has released four information letters and one provider letter: Initial HCSSA Administrator Training Approval In a seven-page letter to Home and Community Support Services Agencies (HCSSAs), DADS described the initial process for becoming a DADS-approved provider of HCSSA training for administrators and alternative administrators, and to get listed as a provider. For details about administrator requirements, download the … [Read more...] about Provider and Information Letters: DADS-Approved Provider of HCSSA Training, Etc.
Information Letters: TILE to RUG Transitions, Living Options
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
Provider and Information Letters: Reporting Incidents Guidelines, Etc.
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) has released two provider and two information letters: Guidelines for Reporting Incidents (replaces PL 1999-34) In a provider letter, DADS notified ICFs/MR about changes in the guidelines for reporting incidents to DADS, effective immediately. The revised guidelines supersede guidelines dated October 1, 1999, for licensed ICFs/MR. Download the five-page letter for more information. Expired Licenses (replaces PL … [Read more...] about Provider and Information Letters: Reporting Incidents Guidelines, Etc.
Provider and Information Letters: Licensing and Claims Processing
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) has released a provider and an information letter: License Periods and License Renewal Requirements (HCSSAs) [replaces PL 08-06] DADS informed HCSSAs that beginning May 1, 2008, it will transmit license renewal notices, application forms, and license renewal instructions to current licensees at least 120 days prior to expiration of the current license. Contact the Professional and Technical Review Branch of the Licensing and … [Read more...] about Provider and Information Letters: Licensing and Claims Processing
