Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) implemented rules that address changes in the authority of the DFPS Adult Protective Services (APS) Provider division, as amended by SB 1880 and SB 760, 84th Legislative Session (2015). The changes give the APS Provider division the authority to investigate an allegation of abuse, neglect, or exploitation (ANE) of an adult or child who receives a service from a provider who contracts with HHSC to provide Medicaid waiver or Medicaid state plan services and … [Read more...] about PPAT Notice For Draft Rule Amendments Regarding Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation
Program Provider Responsibilities Regarding Acute Care Services
Information Letter No. 14-81 addresses the impact of the carve-in of acute medical careservices into managed care for certain persons enrolled in the Home and Community-basedServices (HCS) or Texas Home Living (TxHmL) programs as required by Senate Bill (SB)7 (83rd Legislature, Regular Session, 2013) and the impact the carve-in will have onexpectations for program providers, including compliance with program rules as describedin Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 9, Subchapter D for HCS … [Read more...] about Program Provider Responsibilities Regarding Acute Care Services
