The following information was obtained from the February 11 issue of the Texas Register: Public Hearing and Notice HHSC will hold a public hearing on February 15, 2011, at 1:30 p.m., to receive comments on proposed Medicaid payment rates for Substance Use Disorder - Medication Assisted Therapy for Methadone. The hearing will take place in the Lone Star Conference Room of HHSC, Braker Center, Building H, located at 11209 Metric Boulevard, Austin, Texas. HHSC intends to submit an … [Read more...] about TX Register Updates: Hearing, Board of Nursing Changes
House Bills, Long Term Care News
The following bills (which may affect long term care providers) were recently introduced in the 82nd Legislative Session: HB 1264: Relating to establishing a separate provider type for prosthetic and orthotic providers under the medical assistance program. HB 1295: Relating to a pilot project to increase enrollee access to primary care services and simplify enrollment procedures under the child health plan program. Be sure to check previous posts with legislative bills updates. We'd … [Read more...] about House Bills, Long Term Care News
House and Senate Bills
The following bills (which may affect long term care providers) were recently introduced in the 82nd Legislative Session: HB 1034: Relating to unlawful acts against and criminal offenses involving the Medicaid program. SB 494: Relating to the authority of certain local governmental entities to borrow money for a public hospital. SB 521: Relating to the operation of certain managed care plans with respect to health care providers. SB 544: Relating to unlawful acts against and criminal … [Read more...] about House and Senate Bills
DADS News Alerts: Rescheduled Meeting, MDS 3.0
1. DADS invites all Region 4/5 Nursing, Assisted Living, and Adult Day Care Facilities to attend a provider meeting with DADS, Regulatory Services Division, Regulatory Services Division, and the area agencies on Aging of Southeast Texas, Deep East Texas, and Houston-Galveston area 1st Annual Education Project. One meeting will take place in Tyler and one in Lufkin, on Tuesday, April 19, 2011 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Angelina College. You may register here. 2. Attention CBA, CMPAS, DAHS, and … [Read more...] about DADS News Alerts: Rescheduled Meeting, MDS 3.0
TX Register Updates: Medicaid Rate Hearing, SSI Changes
The following information was obtained from the February 4 issue of the Texas Register: Public Notices and Hearing HHSC adopted new Medicaid per diem payment rates for the non-state ICFs/MR and NFs: Base Rates by RUG class Payment Rates Per Day Adopted Rates Per Diem See the Texas Register for more information. HHSC will hold a public hearing on April 20, 2011, at 2 p.m., to receive comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for the Blind Children's … [Read more...] about TX Register Updates: Medicaid Rate Hearing, SSI Changes
A Friend Like You
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Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst Talks Medicaid
In an interview with the Texas Tribune, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst talks about the state budget, Medicaid reimbursement rates, and other topics. An excerpt: In 2003, when I came in as lieutenant governor, I saw that Medicaid was costing the state of Texas almost 25 percent of the budget and that health care costs for the vast majority of Texans were increasing each year. Then, in June 2004, at a Harris County Medical Association dinner, a group that probably represents 25 percent of our … [Read more...] about Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst Talks Medicaid
Information and Provider Letters: HCS, TxHmL, CDSAs, Etc.
DADS released 12 information and provider letters: DBMD: HHSC approved new payment rates for Employment Assistance and Supported Employment in the DBMD waiver program effective, February 1, 2011: Employment Assistance $33.44; Supported Employment $33.44. (Letter) NF Administrators, Social Workers, and Rehabilitation Therapy staff: DADS clarified the provision of specialized services to Medicaid-eligible nursing facility residents and Preadmission Screening and Resident Review … [Read more...] about Information and Provider Letters: HCS, TxHmL, CDSAs, Etc.
House Bills, TX Register Updates
The following bills (which may affect long term care providers) were recently introduced in the 82nd Legislative Session: HB 1008: Relating to the State of Texas entering into the Interstate Medicaid Reform Compact. HB 1013: Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Medical Board. Be sure to check previous posts with legislative bills updates. Texas Register: Public Notice HHSC intends to submit to CMS a request for an amendment to HSC waiver program, which would implement … [Read more...] about House Bills, TX Register Updates
Information Letters: Wheelchairs, Per Diem Rates
DADS released three information letters: NF Administrators, Social Workers, and Rehabilitation Therapy Staff: DADS clarified the benefit of customized power wheelchairs (CPWCs) to Medicaid-eligible nursing facility residents. CPWCs are available in the NF Medicaid program for Medicaid-eligible NF residents when medically necessary and prior authorized by the Texas Medicaid Healthcare Partnership. Providers must submit Form 3706, NF Customized Power Wheelchair Authorization. … [Read more...] about Information Letters: Wheelchairs, Per Diem Rates
