DADS released a provider/information letter and an information letter: Adult Day Care Providers (ADC) Contracted to Provide Day Activity and Health Services (DAHS): When a licensed ADC facility that contracts with DADS to provide DAHS intends to relocate, the ADC must meet certain requirements to continue its licensing status and contracting relationship with DADS. (Letter) NFs: CMS is releasing a 3.0 version of the MDS assessments, effective October 1, 2010. An excerpt: MDS 2.0 … [Read more...] about Provider and Information Letters: ADC, DAHS, NFs
Texas Register Updates: June 25 Issue
The following information was obtained from the June 25 issue of the Texas Register: Public Notices HHSC has proposed and adopted Medicaid payment rates for contracts not participating in the Attendant Compensation Rate Enhancement (the Enhancement) and the attendant compensation base rate for contracts participating in the Enhancement for non-state operated ICF/MR residential services and day habilitation services. HHSC also proposed new per diem reimbursement rates for the non-state … [Read more...] about Texas Register Updates: June 25 Issue
Texas Register Update and DADS News Alerts:
The following item appeared in the June 18 issue of the Texas Register: HHSC intends to submit to CMS a request for an amendment to the CBA waiver program, which would add more slots to the waiver program, document the use of Individual Responsibility Agreements, and update terminology throughout the waiver application. For copies and questions, contact Christine Longoria by mail at Texas Health and Human Services Commission, P.O. Box 85200, mail code H-620, Austin, Texas 78708-5200, phone … [Read more...] about Texas Register Update and DADS News Alerts:
Provider and Information Letters: NFs, HCS, ICF/MR, Etc.
DADS released one provider and three information letters: NFs: DADS will begin using Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 for all MDS assessments with an Assessment Reference Date, Entry Date, or Discharge Date of October 1, 2010 or later, in accordance with CMS requirements, effective October 1, 2010. (Letter) HCS and ICF/MR: HHSC adopted amendments to Title 1 of the TAC §355.457 and §355.722 to limit the ICF/MR and HCS fiscal accountability system to services delivered on or before August … [Read more...] about Provider and Information Letters: NFs, HCS, ICF/MR, Etc.
Information Letters: HCS and NFs
DADS released two information letters: Home and Community-based Services providers: DADS notified these providers that HCS Billing Guidelines have been revised to incorporate changes necessary, because of the transition of case management functions to the local authorities, effective date June 1, 2010. (Letter) Nursing Facilities: The letter provides the procedures and examples as an alternative to inactivation for Forms 3618/3619, which are in a "Processed/Complete" status or which … [Read more...] about Information Letters: HCS and NFs
Texas Register Updates: NFs, ICF/MR, Home Health
The following was obtained from the June 4 issue of the Texas Register: Public Hearings and Notices HHSC will hold public hearings on June 28, 2010, in the Lone Star Conference Room: 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.: Freestanding Psychiatric Facilities 10:30 a.m. to noon: Renal Dialysis Facilities 10:30 a.m. to noon: Clinical Laboratory Services 1:30 p.m.: Hospital Outpatient Services and Ambulatory Surgical Centers/Hospital-Based Ambulatory Surgical Centers See the Texas Register for … [Read more...] about Texas Register Updates: NFs, ICF/MR, Home Health
Texas Register Updates: NFs, TX Medical Board
The following information was obtained from the May 28 issue of the Texas Register: Public Hearing and Notices HHSC will hold a public hearing on June 15, 2010, at 1 p.m., to receive public comment on proposed payment rates for the state-owned veterans nursing facilities, to be held in the Permian Basin Room of the HHSC, Braker Center, Building H, located at 11209 Metric Boulevard, Austin, Texas. HHSC intends to submit Transmittal Number 10-022, Amendment Number 915, to the Texas State … [Read more...] about Texas Register Updates: NFs, TX Medical Board
Provider Letters: Assisted Living, ICFs/MRs, and Nursing Facilities
DADS released two provider letters: Assisted Living Facilities: DADS clarified a resident's use of an assistive device. An excerpt: 1) The ALF must complete a comprehensive functional assessment that is specific to a resident and provide care to the resident according to the resident’s individual service plan based on the results of the comprehensive assessment, as specified in 40 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §92.41(c); 2) The ALF must ensure that all staff members are competent to … [Read more...] about Provider Letters: Assisted Living, ICFs/MRs, and Nursing Facilities
Proposed Budget Cuts: Time to Contact Your Legislator
State leaders are currently proposing budget cuts across all state agencies, which could result in a significant loss of Medicaid funding for long-term care providers. Governor Rick Perry, Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst, and Speaker of the House Joe Straus requested that all state agencies make 5 percent budget cuts given the fact that revenues have fallen substantially in the face of the 2009 national recession. In response, HHSC submitted its proposal of budget reduction options, which … [Read more...] about Proposed Budget Cuts: Time to Contact Your Legislator
Provider and Information Letters: NFs, HCS, All Community Services Providers
DADS released two provider and five information letters: NFs: As a result of changes to 40 TAC Chapter 19, an applicant may request an Expedited Life Safety Code inspection for any initial application pending on June 1, 2010, and any initial application submitted to the DADS Licensing and Credentialing section, Regulatory Services division, on or after June 1, 2010. (Letter) NFs must notify HHSC of any change in a Medicaid resident's monthly income or resources as required by Chapter H … [Read more...] about Provider and Information Letters: NFs, HCS, All Community Services Providers
