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
Billing Process for Long-Term Services and Supports Providers Transitioning to STAR+PLUS
DADS has issued Information Letter 14-49 titled Billing Process for Long-Term Services and Supports Providers Transitioning to STAR+PLUS. The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is expanding the STAR+PLUS Medicaid managed care program to the existing Medicaid Rural Service Areas (MRSAs) including West, Central, and Northeast Texas. With this expansion, most individuals who are age 65 or older or who have a disability will get their basic health services (acute care), and … [Read more...] about Billing Process for Long-Term Services and Supports Providers Transitioning to STAR+PLUS
Expansion of the STAR+PLUS Medicaid Managed Care Program to the Medicaid Rural Service Areas
DADS has issued the following Information Letter(s): Information Letter No. 14-23: Expansion of the STAR+PLUS Medicaid Managed Care Program to the Medicaid Rural Service Areas The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is expanding the STAR+PLUS Medicaid managed care program to the existing Medicaid Rural Service Areas (Medicaid RSAs) including West, Central, and Northeast Texas. With this expansion, most individuals who are older or who have a disability will get their basic health … [Read more...] about Expansion of the STAR+PLUS Medicaid Managed Care Program to the Medicaid Rural Service Areas