The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) released four information letters: Criminal History, Employee Misconduct Registry and Nurse Aide Registry Checks In a letter to Home and Community-based Services (HCS) and Texas Home Living (TxHmL) Providers, DADS clarified existing HCS and TxHmL program rules regarding concerning background checks required for all employees of an HCS or TxHmL program provider. They must check the Nurse Aide Registry and Employee Misconduct … [Read more...] about Information Letters: Criminal History Checks, Etc.
Information Letters: Transaction Notice Forms, Waiver Claims, Etc.
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) has issued five information letters: Submission of the Resident Transaction Notice Form 3618 and Medicare/SNF Patient Transaction Notice Form 3619 In a letter to Medicare Nursing Facility Providers, DADS reminded these providers about the requirement and the steps to complete the process when submitting Form 3618 and Form 3619 for Medicaid or Medicare eligible recipients, applicants for medical assistance or Medicaid … [Read more...] about Information Letters: Transaction Notice Forms, Waiver Claims, Etc.
Information Letters: Search for Parent or Guardian of a Child
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) issued two information letters: Compliance with Texas Government Code Section 531.164(h) related to Search for Parent or Guardian of a Child In a letter to Intermediate Care Facility for Persons with Mental Retardation (ICF/MR) and Nursing Facility (NF) Providers, DADS reminded them of the requirements related to Search for Parent or Guardian of a Child. Reference Provider Letter #06-33, dated August 18, 2006, to NFs or to … [Read more...] about Information Letters: Search for Parent or Guardian of a Child
Information and Provider Letters: Unlicensed Locations Operated by a Licensed Assisted Living Facility Owner, Etc.
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) released two information letters and two provider letters: Service Provision Requirements for all HCS Program Providers In a two-page letter to Home and Community-based Services (HCS) and Mental Retardation Authorities (MRA), DADS clarified existing HCS Program rules concerning service provision requirements for HCS Program providers. Download the letter for more information. Clarification of Provider Role when … [Read more...] about Information and Provider Letters: Unlicensed Locations Operated by a Licensed Assisted Living Facility Owner, Etc.
Information Letters: Addition of Specialized Nursing Services, TILE/RUG Transition, Etc.
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) released four information letters: Addition of Specialized Nursing Services to the DBMD Program DADS informed Deaf-Blind Multiple Disabilities (DBMD) Providers that it will implement specialized nursing services and associated rates in the DBMD Program. The codes and rates are: Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - 13A - $29.69 per hour Registered Nurse (RN) - 13B - $43.39 per hour Specialized Nursing (RN) - 13C - $49.90 … [Read more...] about Information Letters: Addition of Specialized Nursing Services, TILE/RUG Transition, Etc.
Texas Register Updates: Per-Day Payments for Veterans Nursing Facilities
The following information was obtained from the May 23 issue of the Texas Register: Public Notices The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has adopted the following per-day payment rates for the state-owned veterans nursing facilities for fiscal year 2008, effective last September: Big Spring, $133.00; Bonham, $133.00; Floresville, $133.00; Temple, $133.00; McAllen, $133.00; El Paso, $133.00; and Amarillo, $133.00. See the relevant section of the Texas Register for more … [Read more...] about Texas Register Updates: Per-Day Payments for Veterans Nursing Facilities
Information Letters: TILE to RUG Transitions, Living Options
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) released three new information letters: Helpful Nursing Facility Provider Information for the TILEs to RUGs Transition DADS informed Nursing Facility and Hospice Providers about the September 1, 2008, transition from the Texas Index for Level of Effort (TILE) to the federal Resource Utilization Group (RUG). DADS says it is essential for providers to monitor future updates on the Texas Medicaid & Healthcare Partnership … [Read more...] about Information Letters: TILE to RUG Transitions, Living Options
Bush Agrees to Medicaid Rules Moratorium
The Bush administration has agreed to a moratorium on two of seven proposed Medicaid rules, which include limiting Medicaid reimbursements to hospitals and nursing homes run by state and local governments, so lawmakers can discuss and agree to changes. (Medical News Today) As you may recall, the administration proposed to limit physician reimbursement rates and stopped the expansion of Medicaid programs like the State Children's Health Insurance Program. According to U.S. Department of … [Read more...] about Bush Agrees to Medicaid Rules Moratorium
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
Provider and Information Letters: Family Council Provisions, Joint Training Sessions
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) released a provider and information letter, and announced joint training sessions: Family Council Provisions in Senate Bill (SB) 131, 80th Legislature, Regular Session, 2007 (Replaces PL 08-03) DADS informed Nursing Facilities that the DADS Council has approved proposed rules for implementation of the provisions of SB 131 related to family councils on December 12, 2007. You may download the letter and a four-page questions … [Read more...] about Provider and Information Letters: Family Council Provisions, Joint Training Sessions
