This letter informs providers of the Supported Decision-Making Agreement Act (“Act”), and to encourage its implementation. The Texas Legislature amended the Estates Code through House Bill (H.B.) 39 and Senate Bill (S.B.) 1881, (84th Legislature, Regular Session, 2015) by adding the Supported Decision-Making Agreement Act. The Act provides adults with disabilities who need assistance with understanding choices to make their own decisions an option that is less restrictive than guardianship. … [Read more...] about More on the Supported Decision-Making Agreement Act
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HHS transition plan delivered, ready for review
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?
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?
Trauma-Informed Care Training
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) has developed trauma-informed care training for employees of ICF/IIDs, including state supported living centers. DADS developed the training in response to Texas Human Resources Code (THRC), Title 11, Chapter 161, §161.088, which was added by House Bill (HB) 2789, 84th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2015. 11 THRC §161.088 requires trauma-informed care training for new employees of ICF/IIDs, including state supported living … [Read more...] about Trauma-Informed Care Training
Travis County – ICF/IIDs
ICF/IID Facilities in Travis County --The Highest Rated ICF/IID Facilities in Travis CountyOverallRatingInvest. ScoreInsp. ScoreBluff Canyon Community Residence 11101 Bluff Canyon Austin 78754 (512) 339- 8016100Cabana Community Residence 12004 Cabana Ln Austin 78727 (512) 339- 4074100Crockett House 7906 Brodie Ln Austin 78745 (512) 916- 1632100Lincoln House 1007 Collingsworth Dr Austin 78753 (512) 835- 8955100Parkfield 9202 Parkfield Dr Austin 78758 (512) 916- 1632100Pine Knoll 1400 Pine … [Read more...] about Travis County – ICF/IIDs
ICD 10; what to do with difficult submissions
As you know, ICD 10 begins October 1, 2015. CMS MLN released information to providers on claimsubmission alternatives when you have difficulties submitting ICD-10 claims due to being unable tocomplete necessary systems changes or having issues with billing software, vendor(s), orclearinghouse(s). The article states that the following claims submission alternatives are available: Freebilling software, provider internet portals, direct data entry (DDE), and paper claims. Each … [Read more...] about ICD 10; what to do with difficult submissions
ICF/IID – Reimbursement Rates Effective September 1, 2015 – ACTION REQUIRED
Rider 40 of the 2016-2017 General Appropriations Act (Article II, House Bill 1, 84th Legislature, Regular Session, 2015) appropriated funds for rate increases non-state Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability or Related Conditions (ICF/IID) program. The new reimbursement rates are included in this letter as Attachment 1. As a part of the appropriations, Rider 40 requires HHSC to establish a system of spending accountability that ensures each ICF/IID provider … [Read more...] about ICF/IID – Reimbursement Rates Effective September 1, 2015 – ACTION REQUIRED
ICF-MR – Reimbursement Rates Effective September 1, 2015 – ACTION REQUIRED
Rider 40 of the 2016-2017 General Appropriations Act (Article II, House Bill 1, 84th Legislature, Regular Session, 2015) appropriated funds for rate increases non-state Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability or Related Conditions (ICF/IID) program. The new reimbursement rates are included in this letter as Attachment 1. As a part of the appropriations, Rider 40 requires HHSC to establish a system of spending accountability that ensures each ICF/IID provider … [Read more...] about ICF-MR – Reimbursement Rates Effective September 1, 2015 – ACTION REQUIRED
Implementation of Community First Choice in Community Living Assistance and Support Services or Deaf Blind with Multiple Disabilities Programs
The purpose of this information letter (IL) is to inform Deaf Blind with Multiple Disabilities (DBMD) program providers, Community Living Assistance and Support Services (CLASS) Direct Service Agencies (DSAs) and Case Management Agencies (CMAs) about the implementation of the Community First Choice (CFC) benefit for individuals in the CLASS Program, effective June 1, 2015. This letter does not address CFC services through the consumer directed services (CDS) option or through Medicaid managed … [Read more...] about Implementation of Community First Choice in Community Living Assistance and Support Services or Deaf Blind with Multiple Disabilities Programs
CMS Strengthens Five Star Quality Rating System for Nursing Homes
CMS Strengthens Five Star Quality Rating System for Nursing Homes The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) strengthened the Five Star Quality Rating System for Nursing Homes on the Nursing Home Compare website to give families more precise and meaningful information on quality when they consider facilities for themselves or a loved one. Today’s announcement also marks an important milestone to achieving the goal of implementing further improvements to the Five Star system in 2015, … [Read more...] about CMS Strengthens Five Star Quality Rating System for Nursing Homes
