DADS released four information letters and two provider letters. Fiscal Year 2013 Cutoff Dates for Year-end Closeout Processing for Community/State (Service Group 5) ICF/ID Fiscal Year 2013 Cutoff Dates for Year-end Closeout Processing for ADC, AL, CBA, DAHS, Hospice, MDCP NF, PACE, and others Fiscal Year 2013 Cutoff Dates for Year-end Closeout Processing for HCS and TxHml NF: An individual must complete a training program and competency evaluation approved by DADS before it lists … [Read more...] about ILs and PLs: FY2013 Closeout Cutoffs, Nursing Services
DADS News Alerts: Culture Change Conference Registration
-- Registration for the 3rd Annual Culture Change Conference is open. Click here for additional event information Click here to register -- HHSC seeks proposals from ICF/IID providers and ICF/IID waiver program providers in a Money Follows the Person Employment Project. See the news alert page for more information. -- DADS will not publish a June 2013 issue of The MDS Mentor. -- From the news alert page: Urgent Heat Advisory Reminder With excessive heat expected to continue … [Read more...] about DADS News Alerts: Culture Change Conference Registration
ILs: FY13 Cutoff Notice, Service Limits Expiration
DADS released 12 information letters. CBA HCSSA: HCSSAs must follow the procedures listed in the letter when the DADS case manager notifies them that an applicant's initial medical necessity determination assessment has expired, effective August 1, 2013. (Letter) DADS reminded providers that the adopted rules that include limits on the amount of certain services an individual may receive and a process for DADS to grant an exception to those limits expire on August 31, 2013. … [Read more...] about ILs: FY13 Cutoff Notice, Service Limits Expiration
DADS News Alerts: New Appendix, Stakeholder Meeting Documents
-- On July 8, 2013, DADS added a new appendix to several provider manuals, titled Medicaid for the Elderly and People with Disabilities. -- Documents from the June 21, 2013, HCSSA stakeholder meeting (in PDF): Agenda Draft of Information Letter: Notification when there are Service Delivery Plan Variances New Employment Services for Individuals Receiving DADS Services Draft Handbook Appendix -- Electronic Visit Verification -- DADS will host five regional conferences for IDD … [Read more...] about DADS News Alerts: New Appendix, Stakeholder Meeting Documents
IL, PL, and New S&C and S&CC Letters
DADS released an information letter and a provider letter. NF, Hospice, and ICF/IID: DADS alerted providers about new forms of valid verification they can use to determine the liability of Comprehensive Insurance Policies and instructions for filing Medicaid claims. (Letter) AL and NF: The Texas Health and Safety Code requires all ALFs and NFs to register with the Texas Information Referral Network – 211. Form 1085 is attached. (Letter) DADS has added new Federal Survey and … [Read more...] about IL, PL, and New S&C and S&CC Letters
IL and News Alerts: 9/16 Meeting, Claims Submissions
DADS released one information letter. AFC, AL, CAS, CBA, CLASS, CDA, CMPAS, DAHS, DBMD, ERS, FC, HDM, Hospice, Non-State (Service Group 6) ICF/IID, LA, MDCP, NF, and PHC: DADS reminded providers to submit claims for any unbilled services promptly to prepare for the August 31, 2013, end of the state fiscal year. (Letter) -- DADS adopted amendments to and repealed sections of 40 TAC, Chapter 41, The Consumer Directed Services. See the news alert page for details. -- The DADS Center … [Read more...] about IL and News Alerts: 9/16 Meeting, Claims Submissions
TX Register Updates: 7/19 Hearing, Revised Hearing Notice
The following information was obtained from the July 5 issue of the Texas Register. Public Hearings and Notices HHSC will hold a hearing on Friday, July 19, 2013, at 1:30 p.m. to receive comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for hospital outpatient imaging services, hospital outpatient reimbursement, and hospital inpatient reimbursement. The hearing will be held in the Public Hearing Room, Winters Building, located at 701 W. 51st Street, Austin. Revised Hearing Notice: [HHSC] is … [Read more...] about TX Register Updates: 7/19 Hearing, Revised Hearing Notice
TX Register Updates: 7/15-16 Hearings
The following information was obtained from the June 28 issue of the Texas Register. Public Hearings HHSC will hold a hearing on Monday, July 15, 2013, at 8:30 a.m. to receive public comment on proposed interim per diem Medicaid reimbursement rates for small and large, DADS-operated ICF/IID. HHSC will hold a hearing the same day at 10 a.m. receive public comment on proposed payment rate adjustments for the TxHmL waiver program. HHSC will hold a hearing on the same day at 1 p.m. to … [Read more...] about TX Register Updates: 7/15-16 Hearings
Bills, New Federal Site for Long Term Care Providers
HB 87: Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid in certain counties under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. SCR 2: Authorizing a proposed interim agreement between the parties of a lawsuit regarding individuals with intellectual disabilities and related conditions residing in or at risk of being admitted to nursing facilities. -- Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology has unveiled a new webpage with information and … [Read more...] about Bills, New Federal Site for Long Term Care Providers
PLs and News Alerts: Screen 691, 7/11 Webinar
DADS released two provider letters. ICFs/IID: DADS re-issued the letter to inform providers that the requirement for data entry into Client Assignment and Registration System Screen 691 has been removed. (Letter) AL: DADS notified providers that it intends to adopt the 2000 edition of the NFPA 101, the LSC, effective October 15, 2013, for assisted living facilities. (Letter) -- HHSC proposed new sections and amendments in Title 40, TAC, Chapter 42, DBMD Program; Chapter 45, … [Read more...] about PLs and News Alerts: Screen 691, 7/11 Webinar
