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EVV Delay in Compliance Penalties

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 The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS), and Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) recognize the continued system challenges faced by providers in using the Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) system. While all required providers are expected to fully utilize EVV, the respective payors (HHSC, MCOs and DADS) have agreed to not impose penalties around compliance levels at this time. HHSC will issue detailed guidance on compliance for … [Read more...] about EVV Delay in Compliance Penalties

HHSC Seeks Input on Workgroups, Councils Structure

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HHSC Seeks Input on Workgroups, Councils Structure The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is asking for comments on existing advisory committees. In response to approved Sunset legislation, HHSC conducted a comprehensive analysis of 132 existing advisory committees. This analysis, along with stakeholder input, will be used to determine the future advisory committee structure. Comments should be emailed to HHSAdvisoryCommittees@hhsc.state.tx.us by close of businessSept. 25.Some of … [Read more...] about HHSC Seeks Input on Workgroups, Councils Structure

Internati onal Classification of Disease Transition, and Changes to the Department of Aging and Disability Services Form 8578 and Tra nsition Submission Instructions

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 DADS prepared a an information letter to provide information and guidance to Home andCommunity-based Services (HCS) and Texas Home Living (TxHmL) program providers and LocalIntellectual and Developmental Disability Authorities (LIDDAs) about the InternationalClassification of Disease (ICD) transition from Version 9 (ICD - 9) to Version 10 (ICD - 10) and associated changes for submitting diagnostic codes on Department of Aging and DisabilityServices (DADS) Form 8578, Intellectual … [Read more...] about Internati onal Classification of Disease Transition, and Changes to the Department of Aging and Disability Services Form 8578 and Tra nsition Submission Instructions

Providing Transportation in the Community Living Assistance and Support Services and Deaf Blind with Multiple Disabilities Waiver Programs

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The purpose of the information letter (IL) is to inform Community Living Assistance and Support Services (CLASS) Direct Services Agencies (DSAs), CLASS Case Management Agencies (CMAs), Deaf Blind with Multiple Disabilities (DBMD) program providers, and Financial Management Services Agencies (FMSAs) about changes related to providing transportation to an individual in the CLASS or DBMD Program. Specifically, this IL describes the process by which transportation will no longer be provided as … [Read more...] about Providing Transportation in the Community Living Assistance and Support Services and Deaf Blind with Multiple Disabilities Waiver Programs

 Service Limit Increase for Dental Treatment in the Home and Community-based Services Program

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 The purpose of this letter is to inform Home and Community-based Services (HCS) program providers and Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability Authorities (LIDDAs) the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) is increasing the service limit for dental treatment in the (HCS) program. Effective September 1, 2015, the service limit for dental treatment will increase from $1,000 during an individual plan of care (IPC) year to $2,000 during an IPC year. HCS program rules will … [Read more...] about  Service Limit Increase for Dental Treatment in the Home and Community-based Services Program

John B. Scott Leaving the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Returning to Private Sector

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Texas Health and Human Services Executive Commissioner Chris Traylor today announced John Scott is stepping down as chief operating officer of The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC). Scott joined HHSC in January, where he served as the chief architect behind the agency's internal ethics and contracting reform. He will return to the private sector, where he is known as one of the top civil litigation attorneys in Texas history.[Read news release]Visit us at Garlo Ward, PC … [Read more...] about John B. Scott Leaving the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Returning to Private Sector

Phone Scam Targeting HHSC Clients

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 HHSC is warning the public about a scam involving a toll-free number no longer owned by HHSC. People who call the number, 1-800-248-1078, are offered gift cards or other rewards in exchange for their credit card information.HHSC never asks for credit card information over the phone.HHSC is asking its stakeholders to warn people they work with not to call the outdated number. Anyone who has given their credit card information over the phone while talking to someone who claims to be from HHSC … [Read more...] about Phone Scam Targeting HHSC Clients

State Launches New Website to Help Children with Disabilities and Special Health Care Needs

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 The Interagency Task Force for Children with Special Needs, supported by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, has launched a new website — NavigateLifeTexas.org — to help families who have children with disabilities and special health care needs. The site is available in English and Spanish. More on the new website. Visit us at Garlo Ward, PC … [Read more...] about State Launches New Website to Help Children with Disabilities and Special Health Care Needs

Amendments to Title 40 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 30

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§30.14, Certification of Terminal Illness and Record MaintenanceThe purpose of this letter is to inform Hospice providers of amendments made to Title 40 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 30, §30.14, Certification of Terminal Illness and Record Maintenance, that became effective on April 29, 2015. The purpose of the amendments is to align the TAC rules with the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 42, §418.22 requirements. Please review these changes carefully.40 TAC §30.14(a)(2) Periods of … [Read more...] about Amendments to Title 40 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 30