CBA, CLASS, MDCP, PHC, CAS, FC, and CDSA: The news alert information applies only to Regions 5 and 6 placed under the requirement to use the EVV system, effective November 15, 2012. From November 15, 2012 through January 14, 2013, DADS will accept paper timesheets as a back-up. (Letter) -- Posted 12/12/12: DADS continues to receive extensive stakeholder concern regarding the proposed rules to allow services to be provided by a licensed home and community support services agency (or … [Read more...] about IL and News Alerts: EVV Updates, NCHS Request
TX Register Update: CNM/LM, Medical Board Changes
The following information was obtained from the December 14 issue of the Texas Register: Adopted Rules HHSC adopted amendments to §354.1252, Certified Nurse-midwives, and new §354.1253, Licensed Midwives. Among other things, the changes clarify that the section applies only to CNMs and updates terms and agency names. See the Texas Register for more information. The Texas Medical Board adopted amendments to several sections of the code. Licensure – Among other things, "amends the … [Read more...] about TX Register Update: CNM/LM, Medical Board Changes
DADS News Alerts: 12/18 Survey Deadline, 1/7/13 Meeting
-- To follow up on a request to provide examples of when Individual Responsibility Agreements (IRA) are used in the CLASS Medicaid waiver, DADS asks CLASS DSAs to complete a summary of when the agency has used an IRA agreement and, if possible, the total active agreements the agency has in place. E-mail to DADS at class@dads.state.tx.us by Tuesday, December 18, 2012. -- DADS invited providers to attend the next HCSSA stakeholder meeting on Monday, January 7, 2013, 1-5 p.m. in the Public … [Read more...] about DADS News Alerts: 12/18 Survey Deadline, 1/7/13 Meeting
Gov. Rick Perry Interview on Obamacare
Avik Roy, a writer for Forbes, recently interviewed Governor Rick Perry about Obamacare. An excerpt: ROY: One thing that you did, and you looked into with the Texas legislature a few years back, was withdrawing from Medicaid all together. And you decided not to, because the amount of federal money that was being plowed into the state, getting rid of that and then trying to make up with that by raising taxes at the state level was just too great. GOV. PERRY: Right. ROY: Do you worry that … [Read more...] about Gov. Rick Perry Interview on Obamacare
TX Register Update: 12/18 Rate Hearing
The following information was obtained from the December 7 issue of the Texas Register. HHSC will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, December 18, 2012, at 1:30 p.m., to receive comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for updates to Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System updates for Psychiatric Services. The hearing will be held in the Lone Star Conference Room. See the Texas Register for more information. … [Read more...] about TX Register Update: 12/18 Rate Hearing
Texas Dems and Medicaid Expansion
Democrats in Texas are hopeful that the state will expand Medicaid to cover millions, although Governor Rick Perry said Texas won't broaden the federal program. Rather than striking down Obamacare, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled the law constitutional but gave states the option of expanding Medicaid to carry it out. From the Texas Tribune: Despite Gov. Rick Perry's firm opposition to a key tenet of federal health reform — expanding the state’s Medicaid program for those with low incomes — Texas … [Read more...] about Texas Dems and Medicaid Expansion
ILs/PL: Protecting Sensitive Personal Information
AFC, AL/RC, CBA, CLASS, DBMD, HCS, Hospice, PHC, TxHmL, and others: DADS reminded these providers and agencies of their responsibilities and requirements relating to protecting sensitive personal information received from DADS and notifying DADS of a breach of sensitive personal information. (Letter) CBA HCSSA, CLASS, DSA, NFs, and others: DADS notified these providers about the training schedule for the 2012 cost report (Letter): Online training will be available to qualified … [Read more...] about ILs/PL: Protecting Sensitive Personal Information
TX Register Updates: Vision Care, Compliance History
The following information was obtained from the November 30 issue of the Texas Register: Public Notice HHSC intends to submit an amendment to the Texas State Plan for Medical Assistance to add fees for new services and modify fees for existing services: Case Management for Children and Pregnant Women Dental Services Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment Services Hearing Aids and Audiometric … [Read more...] about TX Register Updates: Vision Care, Compliance History
Medicaid Expansion in the News
The Associated Press published a story on Governor Rick Perry's stance against implementing the new health care reform law. An excerpt: Texas has about 6 million uninsured residents, which comes out to nearly a quarter of its population — higher than any other state. Both Republicans and Democrats agree that's too many, but they disagree on how to get that number down. In a July letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, Perry said he opposed the Affordable Care Act … [Read more...] about Medicaid Expansion in the News
DADS News Alerts: 1/7/13 CLASS Meeting
-- DADS invited stakeholders to a CLASS meeting for Monday, January 7, 2013, and asked potential attendees to e-mail suggested topics for the agenda to CLASS@dads.state.tx.us by Wednesday, December 5, 2012. -- DADS provided an information sheet (PDF) to assist NFs as they plan and prepare for celebrating the upcoming holidays. For more information, please e-mail DADSCultureChange@dads.state.tx.us. See the news page for more information about these and other alerts. … [Read more...] about DADS News Alerts: 1/7/13 CLASS Meeting
