Provider Letter No. 17-38 - the Health and Human Service Commission (HHSC) added new rules and amended existing rules regarding the change of ownership (CHOW) process for ALFs. According to the letter, under the amended rules, a CHOW occurs when the federal tax identification number of the license holder changes. When the number changes, the incoming license applicant must apply for an initial license and submit the required documents as required by §92.12(b), which states that an applicant … [Read more...] about Provider Letter regarding Rule Amendments in Texas Administrative Code (TAC) – Change of Ownership
Initial License and Alzheimer’s Certification of a Type B ALF for an Applicant in Good Standing
Provider Letter No. 17-14 -The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) added new rules and amended existing rules to Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Title 40, Part 1, Chapter 92, Licensing Standards for Assisted Living Facilities. These changes include:• A new 40 TAC §92.22 allows an applicant to request from DADS an initial Type B license and Alzheimer’s certification for a facility or distinct unit before DADS conducts an on-site health inspection if the applicant meets … [Read more...] about Initial License and Alzheimer’s Certification of a Type B ALF for an Applicant in Good Standing
DADS will begin reviewing and retiring, revising and/or reissuing provider letters issued eight years ago or more
Provider Letter No. 17-08 – Process for Retiring Provider LettersThe goals of this retire or revise initiative are to streamline DADS regulatory policies, reduce provider and stakeholder confusion, and manage the volume of letters with which DADS-regulated facilities, agencies, and licensees are expected to be familiar. DADS will begin issuing a series of program specific PLs that announce the list of letters that are being retired.Please be advised that notice that a letter is being retired … [Read more...] about DADS will begin reviewing and retiring, revising and/or reissuing provider letters issued eight years ago or more
DADS added new rules and amended existing rules to Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Title 40, Part 1, Chapter 92, Licensing Standards for Assisted Living Facilities.
Provider Letter No. 17-14 – Initial License and Alzheimer’s Certification of a Type B ALF for an Applicant in Good Standing.ON April 18 DADS added new rules and amended existing rules to Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Title 40, Part 1, Chapter 92, Licensing Standards for Assisted Living Facilities. The criteria is required to obtain an initial license prior to an on-site health inspection for ALF provider who meets certain “good standing.” The Provider Letter addresses If an applicant makes a … [Read more...] about DADS added new rules and amended existing rules to Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Title 40, Part 1, Chapter 92, Licensing Standards for Assisted Living Facilities.
Medicaid Hospice Service Intensity Add-on Payment
The purpose of this information letter is to inform Medicaid Hospice providers of the addition of a service intensity add-on (SIA) payment authorized under the “FY 2016 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Update and Hospice Quality Reporting Requirements” published August 6, 2015. CMS implemented payments to reflect changes in resource intensity in the provision of care and services during the course of hospice care.Beginning January 1, 2016, an SIA payment may be billed in addition to the … [Read more...] about Medicaid Hospice Service Intensity Add-on Payment
IL/PL: ALF Licensing Standards
DADS released one information letter and one provider letter. HCS and Local Authorities: DADS announced a new search feature on its web site to find (by city, county, or zip code) a HCS group home vacancy. (Letter) ALF: DADS issued a provider letter to provide notice of changes to the Licensing Standards for Assisted Living Facilities, effective January 6, 2014. (Letter) … [Read more...] about IL/PL: ALF Licensing Standards
TX Register: 2/19 Hearing, Medical Board Changes
The following information was obtained from the January 17 issue of the Texas Register. Public Notices and Hearing A public hearing on proposed Medicaid payment rates for the following will take place on Wednesday, February 19, 2014, at 1:30 p.m. in the Public Hearing Room, Brown-Heatly Building, located at 4900 North Lamar, Austin: 3rd Quarter 2013 Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System updates 2014 Annual Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System updates Early and Periodic … [Read more...] about TX Register: 2/19 Hearing, Medical Board Changes
TX Register Updates: TxHmL, Bed Allocation Waivers
The following information was obtained from the January 10 issue of the Texas Register. Public Notices HHSC intends to submit Transmittal Numbers 13-047 and 13-057 to the Texas State Plan for Medical Assistance, to include current information on agency names and organizational structure. HHSC will also submit to CMS a request to amend the TxHmL waiver program to update the performance measures for consistency across waivers and the process for HHSC's administrative oversight of DADS, and … [Read more...] about TX Register Updates: TxHmL, Bed Allocation Waivers
DADS News Alerts: January Webinars
-- DADS announced supported employment training webinars from the University of Montana. To join the Montana Transition Listserv, go to the Transition and Employment Projects page and enter your email address. January 14th, 2-3:30 (CST) Systematic Instruction and Job Coaching--Part One February 17th, 5:30-6:30 (CST) Group discussion of how using the strategies taught in the workshop is playing out in participant's work. Register for this on the Montana Professional Development … [Read more...] about DADS News Alerts: January Webinars
DADS News Alerts: January Meetings, Webinars, and Reminders
-- DADS will hold two free joint training sessions on Tuesday, January 7, and Wednesday, January 8, at various times. See Joint Provider Training site for more information. -- HHSC is hosting a series of information sessions about several Medicaid managed care initiatives scheduled for September 1, 2014. On Wednesday, January 8, 2014, a Medicaid Managed Care Initiatives Information Session will be held in Austin. For additional details, check the meeting notices on the HHSC site. -- … [Read more...] about DADS News Alerts: January Meetings, Webinars, and Reminders
