The Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) issued one provider and five information letters: New Franchise Tax Report Requirements DADS sent a provider letter to Adult Day Care Facilities, Assisted Living Facilities, Home and Community Support Services Agencies, Intermediate Care Facilities for Persons With Mental Retardation or Related Conditions, and Nursing Facilities to inform them about current license application instructions. Download the letter for more … [Read more...] about Provider and Information Letters: Franchise Tax Report Requirements, Etc.
Nursing-Related Bills
The following nursing-related bills may affect certain providers: HB 392 - Relating to the availability and use of automated external defibrillators in nursing homes and related institutions. HB 703 - Relating to fall prevention awareness. HB 1081 - Relating to requiring posting of certain information regarding nursing homes and related institutions on the Department of Aging and Disability Services website. HB 2248 - Relating to an emergency management plan for certain health care … [Read more...] about Nursing-Related Bills
Information and Provider Letters: License Renewal Late Fee Renewals, Etc.
The Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) released one provider and two information letters: License Renewal Late Fee DADS reminded Adult Day Care Facilities, Assisted Living Facilities, Home and Community Support Services Agencies, Intermediate Care Facilities for Persons With Mental Retardation or a Related Condition, and Nursing Facilities (NF) licensees that license renewal applications received by DADS within the 45-day time period before license expiration are … [Read more...] about Information and Provider Letters: License Renewal Late Fee Renewals, Etc.
Texas Register Updates: Per Diem Rates, Consulting Contract
The following information was obtained from the May 8 issue of the Texas Register: Public Notices The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) adopted the following per diem reimbursement rates: Per Diem Rates for Large, State-Operated ICF/MR Services Large State-Operated ICF/MR Facilities-Medicaid Only clients Adopted interim daily rate: $409.98 Large State-Operated ICF/MR Facilities-Dual-eligible Medicaid/Medicare clients Adopted interim daily rate: $392.41 HHSC … [Read more...] about Texas Register Updates: Per Diem Rates, Consulting Contract
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
Texas Register Updates: CLASS Renewal, Etc.
The following information was obtained from the February 13 and February 20 issues of the Texas Register: Public Notice The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) intends to submit a request to renew the Community Living and Support Services (CLASS) program, a Medicaid home and community-based services waiver program under the authority of Title XIX, Section 1915(c), of the Social Security Act. The current waiver will expire August 31, 2009, and the proposed effective date for … [Read more...] about Texas Register Updates: CLASS Renewal, Etc.
Law, Health & Liberty Podcast–Andy Schlafly of the Association of American Physicians & Surgeons
This is Garlo Ward's second podcast. It now has a name, Law, Health & Liberty. Click on the title to see the podcast. I chose this name because I see my firm's job as protecting the liberty interests of health providers against the actions of government which undermine your ability to serve patients, consumers and residents. In this podcast, I interview Andy Schlafly , the General Counsel of the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS) about sham peer review and the … [Read more...] about Law, Health & Liberty Podcast–Andy Schlafly of the Association of American Physicians & Surgeons
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
Information and Provider Letters: Pre-licensure Training, Etc.
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) released one provider letter and two information letters: Pre-licensure Training Provided Through the DADS Internet Site DADS issued a letter to Assisted Living Facilities to inform them of the following: Texas Administrative Code Title 40, Part 1, Chapter 92, §92.14(a) now states that an applicant for an initial license must complete a pre-licensure training course, provided by DADS, before submitting an application. … [Read more...] about Information and Provider Letters: Pre-licensure Training, Etc.