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HHS transition plan delivered, ready for review

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 After six months of work and input from stakeholders, employees and executive staff, the Health and Human Services System Transition Plan has been submitted to the Health and Human Services Transition Legislative Oversight Committee, the Legislative Budget Board, the Offices of the Governor, Lieutenant Governor and Speaker of the House.The transition plan outlines the process toward a transformed and restructured health and human services system. The concepts and functional charts featured in … [Read more...] about HHS transition plan delivered, ready for review

Handguns in Assisted Living Facilities?

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 House Bill 910 (84th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2015), which allows Texans with concealed handgun licenses to openly carry holstered handguns, became effective on January 1, 2016. The Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 247, Section 247.065 and Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Title 40, Part 1, Chapter 92, §92.125 states that each ALF provider has the right to maintain an environment free of weapons and drugs and must post the provider’s bill of rights in a prominent place. In … [Read more...] about Handguns in Assisted Living Facilities?

Form 3618 Required for All Resident Transactions (Admissions and Discharges)

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 This letter is a reminder that NFs must submit Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) Form 3618, Resident Transaction Notice, within 72 hours of an admission or discharge (transaction).After completion, Form 3618, Resident Transaction Notice can only be submitted electronically on the Texas Medicaid & Healthcare Partnership (TMHP) Long Term Care (LTC) Portal. Nursing Facility providers should review Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §19.2615, Resident Transaction … [Read more...] about Form 3618 Required for All Resident Transactions (Admissions and Discharges)

New Billing Codes for Preadmission Screening and Resident Review Durable Medical Equipment (Replaces Information Letter No. 15-03)

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 The purpose of this letter is to notify nursing facility providers that effective February 1, 2016, all Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) standing frame/table systems and positioning devices/wedges approved by the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) on or after November 1, 2015, must be billed using the billing information below.Nursing facility providers must continue to bill all other PASRR durable medical equipment (DME) using the existing billing … [Read more...] about New Billing Codes for Preadmission Screening and Resident Review Durable Medical Equipment (Replaces Information Letter No. 15-03)

Legally Responsible Person Restrictions, Service Planning Team Members and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training

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 Effective November 15, 2015, Deaf Blind with Multiple Disabilities (DBMD) rules, Title 40 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 42, were amended to clarify:restrictions on a legally authorized representative (LAR) or a legally responsible person(LRP) providing employment assistance or supported employment services;the composition of the service planning team (SPT); andthe service providers required to receive cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), first aid, andchoking prevention … [Read more...] about Legally Responsible Person Restrictions, Service Planning Team Members and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training

Changes to Community First Choice in the Home and Community-based Services and Texas Home Living Programs

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The purpose of this information letter (IL) is to inform HCS and TxHmL program providers, LIDDAs and FMSAs about the following changes related to Community First Choice (CFC). HCS and TxHmL program providers, LIDDAs, and FMSAs must implement these changes as described below.Changes to CFC1. Completing DADS Form 8510, HCS/TxHmL CFC personal assistance services/habilitation (PAS/HAB ) AssessmentIf an initial individual plan of care (IPC) has a begin date of March 20, 2016, or later and CFC PAS/HAB … [Read more...] about Changes to Community First Choice in the Home and Community-based Services and Texas Home Living Programs

2015 Cost Report and Cost Report Preparer Requirements

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 This letter is being distributed through an electronic communication from DADS and contains information on 2015 cost reporting and preparer requirements for the following programs:24-Hour Residential Child Care (24RCC)Community Living Assistance and Support Services - Case Management Agency(CLASS-CMA)Community Living Assistance and Support Services - Direct Service Agency (CLASS-DSA)Day Activity and Health Services (DAHS)Deaf Blind Multiple Disabilities Waiver (DBMD)Early Childhood Intervention … [Read more...] about 2015 Cost Report and Cost Report Preparer Requirements

How to Request Partial Reimbursement for Fire Sprinkler Systems Installed in a Four- Person Residence

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 The purpose of this letter is to inform home and community-based services (HCS) program providers of the process to request partial reimbursement from the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) for the cost of the installation of a fire sprinkler system in a four- person residence.DADS REVIEW OF REIMBURSEMENT REQUESTSDADS will accept a reimbursement request if the request is complete and meets the requirements described in this letter. DADS will notify a provider by email … [Read more...] about How to Request Partial Reimbursement for Fire Sprinkler Systems Installed in a Four- Person Residence

2015 Cost Report Training Information

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The purpose of this letter is to notify providers of the training schedule for the 2015 cost report. Cost report training is required every other year for the odd-year cost report in order for the preparer to be qualified to submit both that odd-year cost report and the following even-year cost report, therefore all preparers must complete cost report training for the 2015 cost report for a specific program in order to prepare a 2015 cost report.All cost report training is offered via webinar. … [Read more...] about 2015 Cost Report Training Information