The purpose of this letter is to inform Financial Management Services Agencies (FMSAs) that effective September 1, 2014, an individual in the Medically Dependent Children Program (MDCP) may also receive employment assistance or supported employment through the Consumer Directed Services (CDS) option. Previously, an individual in the MDCP program could receive only respite and flexible family support through the CDS option. These changes are included in amendments to the Department of Aging and … [Read more...] about Medically Dependent Children Program Employment Services
Contracts, Roles, and Responsibilities between an ICF/IID and Hospice Provider
This letter is a NEW update - The Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) is re-issuing this letter to correct broken web links, correct outdated contact information and to update the requirements found in DADS rules at Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Title 40, Part 1, Chapter 97, Subchapter H, §97.880, Providing Hospice Care to a Resident of a Skilled Nursing Facility, Nursing Facility, or Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability (ICF/IID) or … [Read more...] about Contracts, Roles, and Responsibilities between an ICF/IID and Hospice Provider
Billing for Targeted Case Management Services and Preadmission Screening and Resident Review Evaluations
This information letter is to remind providers that when billing for Targeted Case Management (TCM) Services and Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) evaluations that these services must be billed as “two separate claims”. The TCM claim is billed as one claim and the PASRR evaluation as a second claim. When the TCM and PASRR evaluation claims are submitted under one claim, only the TCM claim is paid, and the PASRR claim denied. … [Read more...] about Billing for Targeted Case Management Services and Preadmission Screening and Resident Review Evaluations
Contracts, Roles, and Responsibilities between an ICF/IID and Hospice Provider
DADS issues Information Letter 14-43/Provider Letter 14-04 entitled Contracts, Roles, and Responsibilities between an Intermediate Care Facility/Individuals with an Intellectual Disability and Hospice Provider. This letter replaces Provider Letter 06-16 and Information Letter 06-31. Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) is re-issuing this letter to correct broken web links and to update the requirements found in DADS rules at Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Title 40, Part … [Read more...] about Contracts, Roles, and Responsibilities between an ICF/IID and Hospice Provider
Request for Medical Service Planning Documents for Individuals Residing in ICF/IID
DADS has issued Information Letter 14-40 / Provider Letter 14-15 regarding the Expansion of Medicaid Managed Care Acute Care Services – Request for Medical Service Planning Documents for Individuals Residing in an Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability or Related Conditions. In accordance with the provisions of Senate Bill 7, 83rd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2013, an eligible individual residing in an Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with … [Read more...] about Request for Medical Service Planning Documents for Individuals Residing in ICF/IID
Restrictions on the Provision of Services by a Legally Responsible Person
DADS has issued Information Letter 14-39 titled Restrictions on the Provision of Services by a Legally Responsible Person - The purpose of this information letter (IL) is to inform Deaf Blind with Multiple Disabilities (DBMD) providers and Financial Management Services Agencies (FMSAs) of restrictions regarding the provision of services by a legally responsible person. FMSAs must inform Consumer Directed Services (CDS) employers about the information provided in this letter. The Centers … [Read more...] about Restrictions on the Provision of Services by a Legally Responsible Person
Expansion of Medicaid Acute Care Services – Role of STAR+PLUS Acute Care Service Coordinator in Long-term Support Services Planning
Information Letter 14-38 outlines the Role of STAR+PLUS Acute Care Service Coordinator in Long-term Support Services Planning. In accordance with the provisions of Senate Bill 7, 83rd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2013, certain individuals residing in an Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability or Related Condition (ICF/IID) or receiving long-term services and support (LTSS) through the Home and Community-based Services (HCS), Texas Home Living … [Read more...] about Expansion of Medicaid Acute Care Services – Role of STAR+PLUS Acute Care Service Coordinator in Long-term Support Services Planning
Exceptions to Managed Care Expansion
DADS has issued Information Letter 14-37 stating… Effective September 1, 2014, acute care services (e.g., physician visits, prescriptions) for some residents of non-state operated intermediate care facilities for individuals with an intellectual disability or related conditions (ICF/IID) will change from fee for service to managed care. Individuals who enroll into the STAR+PLUS program will receive acute care services through STAR+PLUS, with two exceptions as described below. Behavioral … [Read more...] about Exceptions to Managed Care Expansion
Information Letter No. 14-34 REVISED Children and Young Adults Receiving Services in the Medically Dependent Children Program voluntarily enrolled in the STAR program in the Medicaid Rural Service Areas will be Transferred Back to Fee-For-Service
Information Letter No. 14-34 REVISED Children and Young Adults Receiving Services in the Medically Dependent Children Program voluntarily enrolled in the STAR program in the Medicaid Rural Service Areas will be Transferred Back to Fee-For-Service This information letter is revised to clarify that it is applicable to children and young adults who are in the Medically Dependent Children Program (MDCP) and who voluntarily enrolled in the STAR program in the Medicaid Rural Service Areas (MRSAs). … [Read more...] about Information Letter No. 14-34 REVISED Children and Young Adults Receiving Services in the Medically Dependent Children Program voluntarily enrolled in the STAR program in the Medicaid Rural Service Areas will be Transferred Back to Fee-For-Service
Austin to Host 2014 Texas Autism Research Conference
Austin to Host 2014 Texas Autism Research Conference The fourth annual Texas Autism Research Conference will be July 24-25, 2014, at the University of Texas J.J. Pickle Research Campus in Austin. Leaders in the field of autism will present cutting edge autism research during workshops, presentations and poster sessions. Participants must register by July 18 at 5 p.m., Central Time. No onsite registration is available. "We're excited to bring together as many as 250 researchers, … [Read more...] about Austin to Host 2014 Texas Autism Research Conference