The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) released two information letters: Service Authorization Notification for Emergency Dental Services DADS informed Nursing Facility providers about a change in the notification process for clients receiving authorizations for Emergency Dental Services, effective December 11. DADS will no longer send a fax notification to providers when the service authorization(s) have been approved for Emergency Dental Services. Download the … [Read more...] about Information Letters: Service Authorization Notifications
Information Letters: Ventilators and Tracheostomies Reimbursements, Etc.
The Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) released seven information letters: DADS Supplemental Reimbursement for Ventilators and Tracheostomies In a letter to Nursing Facility (NF) providers, DADS reminded them about the reimbursement rules at Texas Administrative Code, Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 355, §355.307(b)(3)(F) and(G), which states that qualifying ventilator-dependent residents and qualifying children with tracheostomies requiring daily care may receive a … [Read more...] about Information Letters: Ventilators and Tracheostomies Reimbursements, Etc.
Texas Register Updates: Hearing Aid Services Changes, Etc.
The following information was obtained from the November 28 issue of the Texas Register: Adopted Rules The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) adopted amendments to §354.1231, Benefits and Limitations; §354.1233, Requirements for Hearing Aid Services; and §354.1235, Requirements for Provider Participation, in Title 1, Part 15. The new rules better align Medicaid rules with current hearing aid technology and standards of care and clarify the rule content. See the relevant … [Read more...] about Texas Register Updates: Hearing Aid Services Changes, Etc.
Texas Register Updates: Pilot Program Rules, RFP
The following information was found in the November 21 issue of the Texas Register: Adopted Rules The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) adopted new §§2.301 - 2.303, 2.305, 2.307, 2.309, 2.311, 2.313, and 2.315, and the repeal of §§2.351 - 2.373, in Chapter 2, Mental Retardation Authority Responsibilities, to establish rules governing the role and responsibilities of a mental retardation authority. HHSC also adopted new §§16.1 - 16.4 in Chapter 16, Pilot Program to … [Read more...] about Texas Register Updates: Pilot Program Rules, RFP
Information and Provider Letters: Change in Look-Back Periods, Etc.
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) issued one provider and three information letters: Community Services Medical Necessity (MN) and Level of Care Assessment (LOC) -- Resource Utilization Group Value "BC1" DADS notified Home and Community Support Services Agencies for Community-Based Alternatives, Consolidated Waiver Program, Integrated Care Management, and Program for the All Inclusive Care for the Elderly that it implemented a recent change in look-back … [Read more...] about Information and Provider Letters: Change in Look-Back Periods, Etc.
Garlo Ward Presents! Technology and Long Term Care
We have a new feature for the blog. We will be doing interviews with various people in the long term care profession about issues such as technology and associated products, legislative developments and regulatory and other legal issues on a regular basis. Today, I present our first podcast on a technology which has been newly adapted to long term care, voice activated documentation. I interview Jim Shearon of Vocollect and AccuNurse as well as Rose Ireland of TAHSA on this subject. Please … [Read more...] about Garlo Ward Presents! Technology and Long Term Care
Provider and Information Letters: Workflow, Surveys, Etc.
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) released eight information letters: New Provider Workflow Process for Nursing Facilities (NF) and Hospices In a letter to NFs and hospice providers, DADS informed them about the "Provider Action Required" status displayed for a form in the LTC Online Portal. The form history will include a detailed descriptive message that informs the provider of the error and will indicate what actions are required to correct or update the … [Read more...] about Provider and Information Letters: Workflow, Surveys, Etc.
Texas Register Updates: Medicaid Payment Rates, Etc.
The following information was obtained from the October 24 Texas Register: Public Hearings The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will hold public hearings on November 17, 2008, at 1:30 p.m. to receive public comment on the proposed Medicaid payment rates for several procedures and services, including Hysteroscopy with Endometrial Ablation surgery, Texas Health Steps, and Vision Devices. Beginning with this link, scroll down to read about all nine procedures and services and … [Read more...] about Texas Register Updates: Medicaid Payment Rates, Etc.
Information Letters: CARE Screen 683, BON Rules
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) released two information letters: Review and Update ICF/MR Provider Characteristics Using Client Assignment and Registration (CARE) Screen 683 In a letter to ICF/MR providers, DADS provided information and instructions regarding the role and responsibilities of ICF/MR Providers to maintain current and accurate ICF/MR Provider Characteristics in CARE Screen 683. This includes information on the number of vacant beds, the age … [Read more...] about Information Letters: CARE Screen 683, BON Rules
Information Letters: TV Conversions, Consumer Rights Booklets, Etc.
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) released three information letters: Service Initiation Begin Date Change for Day Activity and Health Services (DAHS) in the Integrated Care Management Program (ICM) DADS notified DAHS in the ICM service areas about procedures for determining service initiation time frames for eligible ICM members. An excerpt: Current DAHS program rules in §98.205(a) stipulate that the DAHS facility must initiate services within seven days … [Read more...] about Information Letters: TV Conversions, Consumer Rights Booklets, Etc.
