The Texas Housing and Health Services Coordination Council (HHSCC) is conducting a survey for residential and community-based services and supports to understand and measure the local capacity of these providers. You may complete the survey at survey monkey and contact HHSCC Coordinator Ashley Schweickart for more information at ashley.schweickart@tdhca.state.tx.us. DADS directed Dallas/Tarrant STAR+PLUS Long-term Services and Supports providers to the web site project link. … [Read more...] about News Alerts: Meeting Registrations, Submission Clarifications
Information/Provider Letters: Relocation Contractors, STAR+PLUS Expansion
All NF Administrators: DADS reminded these providers about changes to MDS 3.0, Section Q: Referral to the Community - Responsibilities and Local Contact Agencies. An excerpt from the three-page letter: One of the major changes to the MDS 3.0 is Section Q, the “relocation/referral” section. The original Section Q was minimal and dependent on others to respond to the question. The MDS 3.0 Section Q is more robust and actively engages the NF resident to determine his or her goals in pursuing … [Read more...] about Information/Provider Letters: Relocation Contractors, STAR+PLUS Expansion
Medicaid: Rural Hospitals, Nursing Facilities
The following is a round-up of stories about Medicaid in Texas. The Associated Press reports the extend to which Medicaid cuts in Texas will impact rural hospitals. Dr. Mike Henderson of Childress Regional Medical Center said the hospital is the only one within 100 miles that delivers babies, but Medicaid cuts could close the obstetrical unit. The hospital's chief executive said 70 percent of the deliveries are Medicaid cases. The Texas Public Policy Foundation, a conservative group, … [Read more...] about Medicaid: Rural Hospitals, Nursing Facilities
Provider/Information Letter: Bed Bugs, CARE, STAR+PLUS
DADS released one provider and two information letters: ADC, AL, Free-Standing Hospice Facilities, ICFs/MR, and NFs: DADS alerted these providers to the CDC's and the EPA's joint statement about the prevention and management of bed bug infestations. See the letter for more information. HSC: DADS informed these providers how to open and close a residential location and add or change location assignments for individuals in the CARE System. (Letter) CBA, CDSA, CMPAS, DAHS, CWP, and … [Read more...] about Provider/Information Letter: Bed Bugs, CARE, STAR+PLUS
Provider/Information Letters: E-Verify, EMR/NAR Checks
DADS released three provider and three information letters: Adult Day Care, Assisted Living, HCSSA, ICFs/MR, and NFs: DADS recommends that providers consider using E-Verify to determine an employee's eligibility to work in the U.S., as reported on the individual's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. (Letter) ICFs/MR: In the letter, DADS provides guidance for conducting for annual EMR and NAR checks in ICFs/MR, effective immediately. The guidelines supersede those set forth … [Read more...] about Provider/Information Letters: E-Verify, EMR/NAR Checks
DADS News Alerts: Rescheduled Meeting, MDS 3.0
1. DADS invites all Region 4/5 Nursing, Assisted Living, and Adult Day Care Facilities to attend a provider meeting with DADS, Regulatory Services Division, Regulatory Services Division, and the area agencies on Aging of Southeast Texas, Deep East Texas, and Houston-Galveston area 1st Annual Education Project. One meeting will take place in Tyler and one in Lufkin, on Tuesday, April 19, 2011 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Angelina College. You may register here. 2. Attention CBA, CMPAS, DAHS, and … [Read more...] about DADS News Alerts: Rescheduled Meeting, MDS 3.0
TX Register Updates: Medicaid Rate Hearing, SSI Changes
The following information was obtained from the February 4 issue of the Texas Register: Public Notices and Hearing HHSC adopted new Medicaid per diem payment rates for the non-state ICFs/MR and NFs: Base Rates by RUG class Payment Rates Per Day Adopted Rates Per Diem See the Texas Register for more information. HHSC will hold a public hearing on April 20, 2011, at 2 p.m., to receive comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for the Blind Children's … [Read more...] about TX Register Updates: Medicaid Rate Hearing, SSI Changes
Information and Provider Letters: HCS, TxHmL, CDSAs, Etc.
DADS released 12 information and provider letters: DBMD: HHSC approved new payment rates for Employment Assistance and Supported Employment in the DBMD waiver program effective, February 1, 2011: Employment Assistance $33.44; Supported Employment $33.44. (Letter) NF Administrators, Social Workers, and Rehabilitation Therapy staff: DADS clarified the provision of specialized services to Medicaid-eligible nursing facility residents and Preadmission Screening and Resident Review … [Read more...] about Information and Provider Letters: HCS, TxHmL, CDSAs, Etc.
Information Letters: Wheelchairs, Per Diem Rates
DADS released three information letters: NF Administrators, Social Workers, and Rehabilitation Therapy Staff: DADS clarified the benefit of customized power wheelchairs (CPWCs) to Medicaid-eligible nursing facility residents. CPWCs are available in the NF Medicaid program for Medicaid-eligible NF residents when medically necessary and prior authorized by the Texas Medicaid Healthcare Partnership. Providers must submit Form 3706, NF Customized Power Wheelchair Authorization. … [Read more...] about Information Letters: Wheelchairs, Per Diem Rates
Information Letters/News Alerts: DAHS, Region 6 NF Meeting
DADS released an information letter and several news alerts: Day Activity and Health Services: DADS reminded these providers about applicant eligibility requirements and to clarify the time frames and procedures for facility-initiated referrals initiated by DAHS facility staff. DAHS eligibility requirements are specified in 40 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §48.2915, Day Activity and Health Services, and 40 TAC §98.201, Eligibility Requirements for Participation. The time frames and … [Read more...] about Information Letters/News Alerts: DAHS, Region 6 NF Meeting
