The Senate Tax Bill (HR 1 )recently passed will expand the break for high medical costs. According to reports, the bill preserve the deduction for medical expenses and lower the threshold for claiming it to 7.5% of adjusted gross income, from the current 10% but this would be temporary. By 2019 the threshold would return to 10% effectively only lasting 1 year. People aged 65 and older who previously had a medical expense deduction of 7.5% will now see it rise to 10% with the Affordable Care … [Read more...] about The New Senate Tax Bill and its effect on Medicare costs
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Early Voting in Nursing Facilities and Assisted Living Facilities
Provider Letter 17-31 - The Early voting process that went into effect on September 1 for nursing facilities (NF's) and Assisted Living Facilities (ALF's) The new temporary law at Texas Elections Code §107.006, requires NFs and ALFs to set aside common space for the election officials to set up as a voting area. The space must be accessible and allow residents to cast a secret ballot. Texas Health and Safety Code §§242.0181 and 247.008 require NFs and ALFs to comply with Chapter 107 for the … [Read more...] about Early Voting in Nursing Facilities and Assisted Living Facilities
Why Planning for Long-Term Care Services is A MUST For Aging Individuals
Long-term care services are an important aspect of your health care plans and for that reason, it's important to inform your loved ones and providers about your health care needs for the future. In fact, most adults should plan for long-term and even palliative care as it benefits the candidate when it comes to supportive care in the form of basic living needs such as bathing, dressing, personal care, housekeeping, meal preparations and even medical help. According to news reports, research … [Read more...] about Why Planning for Long-Term Care Services is A MUST For Aging Individuals
In the U.S. Many Terminally Ill Patients are not Receiving Palliative Care
Access to Palliative Care in the U.S. is available but often times very widespread but gradually improving in the Healthcare system. Palliative care provide certain treatments that may help to relieve patients from the side effects, symptoms and stress of serious chronic diseases, often to remedy the pain, nausea, dizziness, anxiety and depression cause from illness, as opposed to the disease itself. End of Life care has been at the forefront of conversation due to the advances in public … [Read more...] about In the U.S. Many Terminally Ill Patients are not Receiving Palliative Care
Palliative Care Education and Information Program launched by HHSC to educate Texans on Hospice & Supportive Care
HHS published information regarding a newly launched Palliative Care Education and Information Program. The online program is a resource that educates Texans about end of life care and support by offering assistance and tools for patients, families and providers. According to Jimmy Blanton, director of HHSC’s Health Quality Institute in the Quality and Program Improvement section, the program, a result of a House Bill 1874, was implemented to "address some of the misconceptions around palliative … [Read more...] about Palliative Care Education and Information Program launched by HHSC to educate Texans on Hospice & Supportive Care
CMS & CBO Report different numbers on possible effect of AHCA in the healthcare market
The Republican led U.S. House of Representatives approved the American Health Care Act of 2017 last may and now the Office of the Chief Actuary of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released its report on the Estimated Financial Effect of the “AHCA .” According to reports from the Health Affairs Organization:"The headline from the Actuary’s report that is likely to receive the most attention is that the CMS Actuary sees the AHCA as increasing the uninsured by 4 million for 2018/2019 … [Read more...] about CMS & CBO Report different numbers on possible effect of AHCA in the healthcare market
Ban on nursing home arbitration agreement officially lifted by CMS.
Ban on nursing home arbitration agreement officially lifted by CMS.Upheld by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under the Trump Administration, according to reports, the ban on nursing home arbitration clauses has been lifted. CMS Issued the 'Proposed Revision Requirements for Long-Term Care Facilities’ Arbitration Agreements on its website. Obama-era regulation previously stopped nursing homes from forcing patients and their families to sign binding arbitration agreements, … [Read more...] about Ban on nursing home arbitration agreement officially lifted by CMS.
Initial License for a Type A or Type B ALF for an Applicant in Good Standing
Initial License for a Type A or Type B ALF for an Applicant in Good Standing House Bill 1769 (84th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2015) directed the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) to develop rules to allow an ALF provider that meets certain “good standing” criteria to obtain an initial license for a Type A or Type B facility prior to an on-site health inspection. Starting September 1, 2016, an applicant who wants to apply for an initial license under the good … [Read more...] about Initial License for a Type A or Type B ALF for an Applicant in Good Standing
Rule Amendments in Title 40, Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 19
Rule Amendments in Title 40, Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 19Nursing Facility Requirements for Licensure and Medicaid Certification; and Chapter 92, Licensing Standards for Assisted Living Facilities The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) has added new rules and amended existing rules in 40 TAC Chapters 19 and 92 regarding procedures that require a facility to request guardianship orders for a resident, and to disclose whether a facility is certified to … [Read more...] about Rule Amendments in Title 40, Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 19
DADS Services – Programs/Services for Adults and Children with an Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD)
Home and Community-based Services (HCS)Services and supports available to individuals diagnosed with an intellectual disability or a related condition, who are living with their family, in their own home or in other community settings, such as small group homes. Services include residential assistance (host home/companion care, supervised living, residential support), adaptive aids, dental treatment, minor home modifications, professional therapies, behavioral support, nursing, day habilitation, … [Read more...] about DADS Services – Programs/Services for Adults and Children with an Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD)
