DADS released three information letters. HCS and TxHmL: These providers must be in compliance with nursing changes by January 1, 2012, with the following requirements: HCS and TxHmL program providers must be in compliance by January 1, 2012 with the following requirements: • All licensed vocational nurses (LVNs) must be clinically supervised by a registered nurse (RN). • Program providers must have a written plan and schedule to complete an initial comprehensive nursing assessment for … [Read more...] about ILs: Nursing Changes
TX Register Updates: Military Spouses, Denying Licenses
The following information appeared in the January 13 issue of the Texas Register. Public Notices HHSC adopted a new per diem payment rate for the Tyler state-owned veterans nursing facility: $237.00. HHSC intends to submit to CMS a request to amend the Youth Empowerment Services waiver to expand the geographical area of the waiver to include Tarrant County in addition to Bexar and Travis Counties. See the Texas Register for more information. Proposed Rules HHCS proposes to amend … [Read more...] about TX Register Updates: Military Spouses, Denying Licenses
DADS News Alerts: Rescinded ‘Your Texas Benefits’ Letter
DADS released several news alerts. An excerpt: -- DADS and the Board of Nursing will delay full implementation of the pilot program for the HCS and TxHmL waiver programs and all ICF/ID with capacities of 13 or fewer beds until March 1, 2012. -- Providers with a Quality Improvement Evaluation System account to submit MDS data or view CASPER reports should now update their account and follow the process to ensure they continue to receive critical CMS alerts. -- Revised forms 4116-MHM-AA … [Read more...] about DADS News Alerts: Rescinded ‘Your Texas Benefits’ Letter
ILs and PLs: COLA Delay, ICF/ID Changes
DADS released three information and three provider letters: Community Care for the Aged and Disabled RC providers, CBA, AL/RC, and AFC: CMS recently announced a 3.6 percent COLA increase in federal benefits. Because of late receipt of this news, HHSC will not implement the increase until February 1, 2012. (Letter) NF, ICF, HCS, and TxHmL: HHSC will delay the COLA increase in Retirement, Survivors and Disability Insurance, Supplemental Security Income, and Medicare Part A and B … [Read more...] about ILs and PLs: COLA Delay, ICF/ID Changes
TX Register Updates: Medical and Nursing Board Changes
The following information was obtained from the January 6 issue of the Texas Register: Public Hearing HHSC will hold a public hearing on January 18, 2012, at 9 a.m. to receive comment on proposed payment rates for the Medicaid Biennial Calendar Fee Review - Therapy Services provided by CORF/ORF. The hearing will be held in the Brown Heatly Building Public Hearing Room at 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin. For more information, see the Texas Register. Proposed Rules The Texas Medical … [Read more...] about TX Register Updates: Medical and Nursing Board Changes
TX Register Updates: Nursing, Medical Board Changes
The following information was obtained from the November 25 issue of the Texas Register: Public Notices HHSC intends to submit to CMS a request to amend the Non-Emergency Medical Transportation waiver program, which would add Colorado, Erath, Palo Pinto, and Somerville counties to the waiver to realign the counties in the full-risk broker model areas that impact the waiver. Jasper, Newton, Polk, San Jacinto, and Tyler counties will be removed. Adopted reimbursement rates for large, … [Read more...] about TX Register Updates: Nursing, Medical Board Changes
TX Register Updates: Hearing, Board of Nursing Changes
The following information was obtained from the November 18 issue of the Texas Register: Public Notices HHSC will hold a public hearing on December 7, 2011, at 9 a.m. to receive public comment on proposed NF payment rates for State Veterans Homes, to be held in the Rate Analysis Conference Room of the Health and Human Services Commission, Braker Center, Building H, located at 11209 Metric Boulevard, Austin. See the Texas Register for details. The Texas Board of Nursing proposes new 22 … [Read more...] about TX Register Updates: Hearing, Board of Nursing Changes
TX Register Updates: Medicaid Hearing, Nursing Rule Review
The following information was obtained from the October 28 issue of the Texas Register: Public Hearings and Notice HHSC will hold a public hearing on November 16, 2011, at 1:30 p.m., to receive comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System updates, Medicaid Biennial Calendar Fee Review, Medicaid Policy Reviews, and Medicaid Special Reviews. The hearing will take place in HHSC's Lone Star Conference Room. See the Texas Register for details. HHSC … [Read more...] about TX Register Updates: Medicaid Hearing, Nursing Rule Review
ILs and PL: STAR+PLUS, Hospice Changes
DADS released two information letters and one provider letter: CBA, CDSA, DAHS, PHC, and CMPAS: Beginning March 1, 2012, HHSC will implement changes to CHIP services delivery, which include expanding STAR and STAR+PLUS Medicaid managed care programs to new areas and transitioning about 880,000 people currently part of the Primary Care Case Management into managed care. (Letter) Medicaid Hospice: DADS will modify the hospice physician narrative review process, effective November 1, … [Read more...] about ILs and PL: STAR+PLUS, Hospice Changes
TX Register Updates: Oct. Hearings, Nursing & Physician Changes
The following information was obtained from the October 7 issue of the Texas Register: Public Hearings and Notice HHSC will hold a public hearing on October 27, 2011, at 9 a.m. to receive public comment on proposed rates for Hospice routine home, continuous home, inpatient respite, and general inpatient care, to be held in the Lone Star Conference Room. HHSC intends to submit transmittal number 11-055 to the Texas State Plan for Medical Assistance, which would establish the Recovery … [Read more...] about TX Register Updates: Oct. Hearings, Nursing & Physician Changes
