Information Letter No. 18-01 - Cost report training is required every other year for the odd-year cost report in order for the preparer to be qualified to complete both that odd-year cost report and the following even-year cost report. Upon successful completion of either an Initial or Refresher Cost Report Training webinar, preparers who have previously completed cost report training for that same program will be awarded credit for completing the webinar and will be able to submit a 2017 cost … [Read more...] about Cost Report Training Information For Service Providers
Fiscal Year 2014 Cutoff Dates for Year-end Closeout Processing
DADS issued Information Letter 14-44 - Fiscal Year 2014 Cutoff Dates for Year-end Closeout Processing This letter notifies providers of the following important claims processing cutoff dates. Please review the information detailed in the remainder of this letter: • Fiscal Year 2012 Miscellaneous Claims Cutoff: Noon Tuesday, August 12, 2014 • Fiscal Year 2014 Claims Processing Cutoff: Noon Thursday, August 21, 2014 Important: Claims can take up to 24 hours to process after being … [Read more...] about Fiscal Year 2014 Cutoff Dates for Year-end Closeout Processing
Expansion of Medicaid Acute Care Services
Information Letter 14-41 - Expansion of Medicaid Acute Care Services – Provision of Day Activity and Health Services and Primary Home Care for Individuals in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Waivers - In accordance with the provisions of Senate Bill 7, 83rd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2013, many individuals receiving long term services and support (LTSS) through the Home and Community-based Services (HCS), Texas Home Living (TxHmL), Community Living Assistance and Support … [Read more...] about Expansion of Medicaid Acute Care Services
Preparing for the Upcoming Fiscal Year 2014 Claims Billing Closeout
DADS has issued the following Information Letter: Information Letter No. 14-22 - It is important for providers to promptly submit claims for any unbilled services to prepare for the August 31, 2014, end of the State fiscal year. Additional details regarding cutoff dates for Fiscal Year 2014 will be published when they are available. • 12-month filing rule - Providers should ensure not only that billing is current for all services provided, but also that any problems associated with the … [Read more...] about Preparing for the Upcoming Fiscal Year 2014 Claims Billing Closeout
