The following information was obtained from the May 2 issue of the Texas Register: Open Meetings The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will hold a series public hearings on May 19, 20, and 23 concerning Medicaid reimbursement rates for various providers. For times and locations, please follow this link and scroll down for more information about each hearing. Proposed Rules HHSC has proposed to repeal §352.10, Quality Assurance Fee for the Home and Community-based … [Read more...] about Texas Register Updates: Medicaid Reimbursement Rates, Etc.
Texas Register Updates: Nursing Facilities and Nurses Aides
The following information was obtained from the April 25 issue of the Texas Register: Adopted Rules The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) adopted amendments to §§19.208, 19.214, and 19.2112, in Chapter 19, Nursing Facility Requirements for Licensure and Medicaid Certification, which will update terminology and state agency names and correct rule cross-references to reflect changes from health and human services agencies consolidations in 2004 and to make sections … [Read more...] about Texas Register Updates: Nursing Facilities and Nurses Aides
Texas Register Updates: Notice Correction, New Per Diem Rates
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 and Provider Letters: Nursing Services, Facilities
In response to stakeholder concerns about the implementation of Family Council Provisions in SB 131, the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) issued a provider letter to Nursing Facilities with an attached list of questions and answers. You may download the five-page letter and attachment here. DADS also released three information letters: Nursing Services Billing – DADS informed Community Living Assistance and Support Services Providers that it has implemented an … [Read more...] about Information and Provider Letters: Nursing Services, Facilities
Texas Register Updates: Medicaid Payment Rates
The following information was obtained from the February 15 edition of the Texas Register: Open Meeting The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will hold public hearings on proposed Medicaid payment rates for various procedure codes on February 29, 2008, at 1:30 p.m., in the Lone Star Conference Room of the Health and Human Services Commission, Braker Center, Building H, located at 11209 Metric Blvd, Austin, Texas. For more information about the hearing and where to send … [Read more...] about Texas Register Updates: Medicaid Payment Rates
Information Letters: PAS Reinstatement, Form Correction, Etc.
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services has released 10 new information letters, dated from January 28 to February 12: Clarification of Policy and Procedures for Reinstating Personal Assistance Services (PAS) Following a Temporary Institutional Stay (letter) Correction to Form 3621 (letter) ICM: Long Term Service and Supports (LTSS) Program Operations (letter) ICM Program Contracts -- Action Required (letter) Money Follows the Person Demonstration Program (MFP) -- … [Read more...] about Information Letters: PAS Reinstatement, Form Correction, Etc.
Information Letters: Specialized Nursing Services, Etc.
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) informed Community Based Alternatives and Consolidated Waiver Program Providers about the addition of Specialized Nursing Services and associated rates. From the letter: The addition of specialized nursing services is completed as a revision to the individual service plan (ISP) according to current policy and in the same manner as any other ISP change. Providers update and send the following documents to the DADS case manager: … [Read more...] about Information Letters: Specialized Nursing Services, Etc.
Texas Register Updates: Major Consulting Contract, BON Amendments
The following information was obtained from the January 4 edition of the Texas Register: Public Notice The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has issued notice of a contract awarded to Public Strategies, Inc. The contract was executed on December 12, 2007, and will expire on August 31, 2008, unless extended or terminated sooner by the parties. The value of the contract is $2,650,000. See the relevant section of the Texas Register for more information. Adopted … [Read more...] about Texas Register Updates: Major Consulting Contract, BON Amendments
Texas Register Updates: Board of Nursing License Renewal, Post-License Nursing Programs
The following information was obtained from the November 16 edition of the Texas Register: Proposed Rules The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) proposes to amend 22 TAC §§216.1 - 216.7, relating to Continuing Education, pursuant to Senate Bill 993 (SB 993), which deleted the portion of the Nursing Practice Act that required the Board to allow Type II CE. Currently, the BON has discretion to accept only Type I CE courses for license renewal. BON also proposes to amend Title 22, Texas … [Read more...] about Texas Register Updates: Board of Nursing License Renewal, Post-License Nursing Programs
Texas Register Updates: Changes in Reimbursement Methodology, Etc.
The following information was obtained from the November 9 edition of the Texas Register: Open Meeting The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will hold a public hearing on November 28, 2007, at 9:00 a.m. to receive public comment on the proposed rate for Support Consultation Services. The hearing will be held in the Lone Star Conference Room of the Health and Human Services Commission, Braker Center, Building H, located at 11209 Metric Blvd, Austin, Texas. See the relevant … [Read more...] about Texas Register Updates: Changes in Reimbursement Methodology, Etc.