The following information was obtained from the August 3 issue of the Texas Register. Public Hearing HHSC will hold a public hearing on Monday, August 20, 2012, at 9 a.m. to receive comment on proposed payment rates for Supported Employment in the CLASS waiver program and Employment Assistance and Supported Employment in the DBMD waiver program. The hearing will be held in the Palo Duro Conference Room of the HHSC, Braker Center, Building H, located at 11209 Metric Boulevard, Austin. See … [Read more...] about TX Register Updates: 8/20 Hearing, Nurse-Midwives
ILs: FY13 Begins 9/1/12
ALFs, CAS, CBA, DAHS, FC, ICF/ID, PACE, TAS, and others: DADS reminded these providers that the state FY13 begins on September 1, 2012. Any claims for services performed during FY10 received by the TMHP after noon Wednesday, August 8, 2012, will be processed as Miscellaneous, and cannot be paid through the standard payment process. (Letter) Community/State (Service Group 5) ICF/IID: DADS reminds these providers that FY13 begins on September 1, 2012. Any claims for services performed … [Read more...] about ILs: FY13 Begins 9/1/12
More on the Physician Shortage
Most Texas providers are well aware of the shortage of primary care physicians in the state. A majority of those probably are aware that the Affordable Care Act will impact the accessibility of care. Under the law, millions of uninsured will be added to the Medicaid rolls, and many will encounter physicians who don't accept Medicaid patients. In other words, the law will exacerbate the shortage. The New York Times reported on the shortage, focusing on the Inland Empire area of … [Read more...] about More on the Physician Shortage
TX Register Updates: August Hearings, Medical Board Changes
The following information was obtained from the July 27 issue of the Texas Register. Public Hearings and Notice The Council on Children and Families will hold a public hearing on Thursday, August 9, 2012, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to hear testimony about its ongoing work. The hearing will be held in the Public Hearing Room of the Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 N. Lamar Boulevard in Austin. HHSC will hold a public hearing on August 15, 2012, at 1 p.m. to receive public comment on the proposed … [Read more...] about TX Register Updates: August Hearings, Medical Board Changes
Texas Medicaid Bulletin
We wanted to alert long term care providers to the Texas Medicaid Bulletin, a publication with news Texas providers can use. The Texas Medicaid & Healthcare Partnership (TMHP) publishes the bulletin bimonthly. The most recent 42-page issue (PDF) includes updates on procedure codes, TMHP contacts, information about provider manuals, and reimbursement rate changes. … [Read more...] about Texas Medicaid Bulletin
IL/News Alerts: 8/22 Webinar, Discharge Assessments
CBA, CLASS, DBMD, MDC, HCS, TxHmL, PHC, DAHS, NF, ICF/ID, and PACE providers: The Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, requires CMS to hire Medicaid Integrity Contractors to review Medicaid providers to identify potentially inappropriate or unnecessary expenditures, and fraud, waste, and abuse. (Letter) -- DADS Center for Policy and Innovation and Access and Intake divisions are hosting a webinar for the CLASS program on Wednesday, August 22, 2012, from 10:30-12 p.m. To submit agenda topic … [Read more...] about IL/News Alerts: 8/22 Webinar, Discharge Assessments
TX Register Updates: 8/8 Hearing, NF Per Diem Rates
The following information was obtained from the July 20, 2012, issue of the Texas Register: HHSC will hold a public hearing on August 8, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. to receive comment on proposed interim per diem Medicaid reimbursement rates for DADS-operated, small and large, state-operated ICFs/IDs. The hearing will be held in the Lone Star Conference Room. HHSC adopted the following per day payment rates for the state-owned veterans NFs nursing facilities, effective March 1, 2012: Big Spring, … [Read more...] about TX Register Updates: 8/8 Hearing, NF Per Diem Rates
IL/News Alerts: TMHP MN/LOC Denial Change
PACE: DADS alerted PACE providers to a procedural change for processing TMHP MN/LOC denials based on "Timer expired and form sent to Denial Inventory" or "Form was sent to Denial Inventory after 21 days expired." An excerpt: Since the reason for these MNLOC denials is lack of supporting documentation submitted by the provider, the Department of Aging and Disability Services has determined this Chapter 60 rule does not apply to these situations. Therefore, effective immediately, the MN/LOC … [Read more...] about IL/News Alerts: TMHP MN/LOC Denial Change
Texas Medicaid Chief on Supreme Court Decision
As we blogged last week, Government Rick Perry went on record to say Texas will not expand Medicaid to accommodate the Affordable Care Act. He also said the state won't set up insurance exchanges. Bill Millwee, the director of the Texas Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance programs, agreed that the new law will be financially difficult for the state, as uninsured individuals not enrolled in Medicaid are required enroll in some kind of coverage by 2014. Millwee, who is retiring in August, … [Read more...] about Texas Medicaid Chief on Supreme Court Decision
TX Register Updates: Continuing Ed for Tick-borne Disease Treatment
The following information was obtained from the July 13 issue of the Texas Register: Public Notices The Texas Medical Board adopted new 22 TAC §§198.1 - 198.3 in the June 29, 2012, issue of the Texas Register (37 TexReg 4929). On page 4929, the name of the chapter, "Unlicensed Practice," is incorrect and reflects the old topic of Chapter 198 rules. The correct name of the new chapter is "Standards for Use of Investigational Agents." HHSC intends to submit transmittal number 12-028 to the … [Read more...] about TX Register Updates: Continuing Ed for Tick-borne Disease Treatment
