The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) issued an information letter to nursing facilities to clarify Medicaid-certified nursing facility emergency dental services. According to DADS, the current rule applies when an emergency dental procedure, which does not require prior authorization, is required. For more information, download the letter here. DADS issued a provider letter to Intermediate Care Facilities for Persons with Mental Retardation or a Related Condition and … [Read more...] about Information and Provider Letters: Medicaid Emergency Dental Services and Provider Conference
Texas Register Updates: Proposed Rule and Open Meeting
Proposed Rule The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has proposed an amendment that will clarify that HHSC is responsible for setting the personal needs allowance for Medicaid recipients who live in long-term care facilities. For more information, see the relevant section of the September 14 Texas Register. Correction, Open Meeting, and Pre-Application Orientation Correction from HHSC: "Due to a Texas Register mistake, a typographical error appears in the first line of … [Read more...] about Texas Register Updates: Proposed Rule and Open Meeting
Provider and Information Letters: CHOW Requirements and New Convictions Barring Employment
In a letter to Nursing Facilities, the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) alerted these providers to changes in the code required by Senate Bill 344, passed by the 80th Legislature, Regular Session, 2007. Changes to Section 242.0336, Temporary Change of Ownership (CHOW) License, include: The Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) may not issue a temporary NF CHOW license prior to the 31st day after receiving (1) the application from the CHOW license … [Read more...] about Provider and Information Letters: CHOW Requirements and New Convictions Barring Employment
Texas Register Updates: Payment Rates Adoption and Notices
The Texas Department of Health and Human Services (HHSC) has notified providers about new per diem payment rates for the nursing facilities program operated by the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services. The new payment rates were effective on September 1, 2007. For more information, see the relevant section of the August 31 Texas Register. HHSC issued several public notices of its intent to submit amendments to the Texas State Plan for Medical Assistance, under Title XIX of the … [Read more...] about Texas Register Updates: Payment Rates Adoption and Notices
DADS Letters – August 28-September 1
Last week, the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) issued a series of provider and information letters: Multiple Providers Reimbursement Rates Effective September 1, 2007 Nursing Facilities Amendments to Health and Safety Code (HSC) Chapter 242 Notification of Adverse Change in Financial Condition … [Read more...] about DADS Letters – August 28-September 1
DADS Letters: Individual Cost Limits, New Convictions
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) informed Community Services Waiver Providers about the increase in individual cost limits for six Medicaid waiver programs operated by DADS. The three-page August 20 letter includes of a breakdown of cost limits for such programs as the Consolidated Waiver Program and the Deaf-Blind with Multiple Disabilities Program. You may download the letter here. In an August 24 provider letter to Assisted Living Facilities, Adult Day Care … [Read more...] about DADS Letters: Individual Cost Limits, New Convictions
Information and Provider Letters: Per Diem Rates, Hurricane Preparedness, Etc.
On August 15, the Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) issued an information letter to Nursing Facility Administrators and Hospice Directors about the approval of new per diem payment rates for the Nursing Facility Program (NF), the Hospice Program in NFs, and the Swing Bed Program, effective September 1, 2007 through August 31, 2008. Download the letter here for more information. In an August 16 letter, DADS informed Title XIX and Title XX Home Delivered Meals (HDM) Providers … [Read more...] about Information and Provider Letters: Per Diem Rates, Hurricane Preparedness, Etc.
Information Letters: Revised Notices for Fiscal Year 2007 Cutoff Dates
Last week, the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services issued several information letters regarding revised notices for fiscal year 2007 cutoff dates. Please click on the links below to download the letters: Community Services Providers, Nursing Facility Providers, Therapy Providers Home and Community-Based Service and Texas Home Living Waiver Providers Intermediate Care Facilities for Persons with Mental Retardation or Related Conditions (ICF/MR) Providers - Service Group … [Read more...] about Information Letters: Revised Notices for Fiscal Year 2007 Cutoff Dates
Footage of Physical Abuse in a Nursing Facility
ABC News has released footage of a health care worker beating a resident whom, it appears, was not cooperating with attempts to care for him. The beating appears quite vicious. The family had, unknown to facility staff, installed a hidden camera in the room of the resident, who resides in a Baltimore, Maryland nursing home. As you know, here in Texas, the law addresses covert monitoring--but lays out no real and affirmative sanctions against residents and family members who do it. So, … [Read more...] about Footage of Physical Abuse in a Nursing Facility
Texas Register Updates: Amendment Transmittal Notices
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will submit an amendment that eliminates the 2.5 percent Medicaid payment reduction for Medicaid services delivered by Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Licensed Professional Counselors, and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, which was effective on September 1, 2003. HHSC is eliminating the reduction because of increased appropriations under the 2008-09 General Appropriations Act. For information on how to submit comments, see the … [Read more...] about Texas Register Updates: Amendment Transmittal Notices
