The following information was obtained from the April 4 issue of the Texas Register: Notices and Public Hearing The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has issued a correction to a public notice about its intent to submit Transmittal Number 08-000, Amendment Number 804, to the Texas State Plan for Medical Assistance, under Title XIX of the Social Security Act in the February 1, 2008, issue of the Texas Register (33 TexReg 1001). The correct notice reads: HHSC announced … [Read more...] about Texas Register Updates: Notice Correction, New Per Diem Rates
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: Cost Reports and Rebates
On February 28, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission issued a letter to Community Based Alternatives, Community Living Assistance and Support Services, Case Management Agency, Direct Service Agency, and Primary Home Care Providers, informing them about new rules related to Consolidated Cost Reporting Requirements for the 2007 Cost Report. For details on the new rule, including how and when to submit a schedule, download the letter here. The Texas Department of Aging and … [Read more...] about Information Letters: Cost Reports and Rebates
Information Letters: Customized Power Wheelchairs Added, Etc.
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services has released four new information letters: NF: Customized Power Wheelchairs Added as Medicaid Nursing Facility Program Service (letter) ICF/MR: Posting of Models Used by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission to Evaluate Cost Reports (letter) HCS, TxHmL, and CDSA: Implementation of Consumer-Directed Services Reimbursement Rates (letter) ICM: Electronic Data Interchange – Action Required (letter) … [Read more...] about Information Letters: Customized Power Wheelchairs Added, Etc.
Texas Register Updates: Medicaid Reimbursement Rates, Grant Program, Etc.
The following information was obtained from the December 21 and December 28 editions of the Texas Register: Open Meetings The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will hold a public rate hearing on January 10, 2008, at 9:00 a.m. in the Palo Duro Canyon Conference Room of the Braker Center, to receive public comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for Rural Health Clinics and Federally Qualified Health Clinics. For more information, including where to send written comments, … [Read more...] about Texas Register Updates: Medicaid Reimbursement Rates, Grant Program, Etc.
Changes in Health & Safety Code Regarding Transport
As of September 1, 2007, a change has been effected in the Texas Health & Safety Code regarding transport of patients by stretcher: SECTION 14. (a) Subsection (a), Section 773.004, Health and Safety Code, is amended to read as follows: (a) This chapter does not apply to: (1) [a ground transfer vehicle and staff used to transport a patient who is under a physician's care between medical facilities or between a medical facility and a private … [Read more...] about Changes in Health & Safety Code Regarding Transport
Information Letter: NPI Contingency Period Ends March 1, 2008
In a three-page letter, the Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) informed Nursing Facilities, Community Services, ICF/MR, and Therapy Providers that the National Provider Identifier (NPI) contingency period ends on March 1, 2008. NPI will replace legacy provider identifiers. Providers’ claims can’t be paid if they are submitted without NPI data. For more information, download the letter here. … [Read more...] about Information Letter: NPI Contingency Period Ends March 1, 2008
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: ICF/MR and Board of Nursing Proposed Rules
Proposed Rules The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has proposed to amend §§352.1 - 352.9, concerning the quality assurance fee for the Intermediate Care Facilities Mental Retardation (ICF/MR) program. The amendments would establish the quality assurance fee for facilities in the ICF/MR program. See the relevant section of the November 2 Texas Register for more information. The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) has proposed to repeal §217.13 (Peer Assistance Programs), … [Read more...] about Texas Register Updates: ICF/MR and Board of Nursing Proposed Rules
Information Letters: Promoting Independence Initiative, ICM Program, Etc.
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) issued five information letters last week. --- In a letter to Nursing Facility Administrators, which updates Provider Letter #04-18, DADS informed these providers about the Promoting Independence Initiative, developed in response to the Supreme Court ruling in Olmstead v. L.C, 110 S. Ct. 2176 (1999). For more information, download the letter here. --- In a letter to Region 3 Community Based Alternatives Providers in the Dallas … [Read more...] about Information Letters: Promoting Independence Initiative, ICM Program, Etc.
