The National Governors Association has gone on record to oppose the Bush administration's proposal to shift more Medicaid costs to the states. (Kaiser Network) The shift reportedly will save $15 billion over five years. One change under the new rules is that states no longer will be allowed to use Medicaid funds to help pay for physician training. The administration contends there's "no explicit authorization under the Medicaid statute to subsidize the training of physicians." This change … [Read more...] about Governors Criticize Medicaid Cost Shift
Information Letters: Customized Power Wheelchairs Added, Etc.
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services has released four new information letters: NF: Customized Power Wheelchairs Added as Medicaid Nursing Facility Program Service (letter) ICF/MR: Posting of Models Used by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission to Evaluate Cost Reports (letter) HCS, TxHmL, and CDSA: Implementation of Consumer-Directed Services Reimbursement Rates (letter) ICM: Electronic Data Interchange – Action Required (letter) … [Read more...] about Information Letters: Customized Power Wheelchairs Added, Etc.
Texas Register Updates: Medicaid Payment Rates, Etc.
The following information was obtained from the February 1st and 8th editions of the Texas Register: Open Meetings The Texas Department of Health and Human Services (HHSC) will hold a public rate hearing on February 20, 2008, at 9:00 a.m. in the Palo Duro Canyon Conference Room of the Braker Center, Building H, at 11209 Metric Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78758-4021. The topic will be proposed Medicaid payment rates for Institutions for Mental Diseases. HHSC also announced its intent to … [Read more...] about Texas Register Updates: Medicaid Payment Rates, Etc.
Texas Register Updates: Resident Care Program and Other Hearings
The following information was obtained from the January 25 edition of the Texas Register: Open Meetings The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing on February 11, 2008, at 9:00 a.m., to receive public comment on proposed payment rates for the Residential Care program, assisted living/residential care services under the Community Based Alternatives program, assisted living/residential care services under the Consolidated Waiver program and Community … [Read more...] about Texas Register Updates: Resident Care Program and Other Hearings
Information and Provider Letters: System Downtime, Voluntary Contract Termination
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services has released 10 new information and provider letters: Final Notice of Tentatively Planned DADS Payment System Downtime for All Provider Payments (letter) HCS Voluntary Contract Termination Procedures (letter) Improper Duplication of AL/RC Services Provided to Dually-Eligible CBA, CWP and ICM Participants (letter) Office of Inspector General Review of Personal Assistance Services (letter) New Application Requirements … [Read more...] about Information and Provider Letters: System Downtime, Voluntary Contract Termination
Texas Register Updates: Three Hearings, Income Exclusions Rule
The following information was obtained from the January 18 edition of the Texas Register: Open Meetings On February 4, 2008, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct hearings on procedure codes relating to two physician-administered drugs, Eculizumab and Nelarabine (10 a.m.), proposed Medicaid payment rates for certain radiological service procedures (1:30 p.m.), and 12 specific DADS nursing facility rehabilitative and specialized services occupational, physical, … [Read more...] about Texas Register Updates: Three Hearings, Income Exclusions Rule
Texas Register Updates: Medicaid Payment Rates for Surgery
The following information was obtained from the January 11 edition of the Texas Register: Open Meetings The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will hold a public hearing on January 30, 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. HHSC will receive public comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for eye surgery by laser and bariatric surgery … [Read more...] about Texas Register Updates: Medicaid Payment Rates for Surgery
Provider and Information Letters: Health Care Decisions, Treatment Consent, Etc.
Since December 11, the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) has issued provider and information letters to the following: Nursing Facilities Authority to Make Health Care Decisions (letter) Rules and Regulations Concerning Provider Continuing In-service Education for Certified Nurse Aides (letter) Home and Community Support Services Agencies Medicare Treatment Consent Requirements (letter) Primary Home Care and Community Attendant Services Providers … [Read more...] about Provider and Information Letters: Health Care Decisions, Treatment Consent, Etc.
Texas Register Updates: Medicaid Provider Payment Rates
The following information was obtained from the December 14 edition of the Texas Register: Open Meetings The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has issued notice of adopted Medicaid provider payment rates for the Truman W. Smith Children's Care Center. The rates are as follows: $182.75, effective January 1, 2007 through August 31, 2007; and $189.04, effective September 1, 2007. HHSC will hold public hearings for proposed Medicaid payment rates for various programs … [Read more...] about Texas Register Updates: Medicaid Provider Payment Rates
Information Letters: Relocation Contract Budget Changes, Etc.
In an information letter to relocation contractors, the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) explained changes that can be made to the relocation contract budget, effective immediately. For information about line items and transfers between line items, download the letter. DADS informed Community Living Assistance and Support Service Program Providers, Deaf Blind with Multiple Disabilities Program Providers, and Home and Community Services Program Providers that the … [Read more...] about Information Letters: Relocation Contract Budget Changes, Etc.
