Provider Letter No. 17-22 - Quality service reviews (QSRs) of the implementation of policies, procedures, and improvements relating to the Pre-admission Screening and Resident Review Process (PASRR) will be conducted and the process will continue with Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) staff. HHS QSR staff will continue to conduct QSRs of nursing facilities, community-based Medicaid service providers, and Local IDD Authorities (LIDDAs) that provide service coordination and other services … [Read more...] about Latest Pre-admission Screening and Resident Review – Quality Service Reviews
CLASS, DBMD, LIDDA – Deadline to Update All Intellectual Disability/Related Conditions Assessments to Comply With the International Classification of Disease Transition
Community Living Assistance and Supports Services (CLASS) Providers Deaf-Blind with Multiple Disabilities (DBMD) Service Providers Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability or Related Conditions (ICF/IID) Providers Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability Authorities (LIDDAs)Information Letter No. 16-32 Deadline Approaching to Update All Intellectual Disability/Related Conditions Assessments to Comply With the International Classification of Disease … [Read more...] about CLASS, DBMD, LIDDA – Deadline to Update All Intellectual Disability/Related Conditions Assessments to Comply With the International Classification of Disease Transition
Deadline Approaching to Update All Intellectual Disability/Related Conditions
Deadline Approaching to Update All Intellectual Disability/Related Conditions - Assessments to Comply With the International Classification of Disease TransitionThe deadline for updating an individual’s Intellectual Disability/Related Conditions Assessment (ID/RC) with International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision (ICD-10) diagnostic codes is September 30, 2016. Information describing the requirement for these changes and instructions for making these changes is outlined in the Texas … [Read more...] about Deadline Approaching to Update All Intellectual Disability/Related Conditions
Increased Period of Monitoring Individuals who have Transitioned from a State Supported Living Center (SSLC) to the Home and Community-based Services (HCS) Program
The purpose of this information letter (IL) is to inform LIDDAs, effective October 2014, the monitoring report and additional information reported for individuals who transitioned from an SSLC to the HCS program was changed from one to five years. This change ensures the unique needs of individuals served in SSLCs continue to be met by the provider. In accordance with LA Broadcast Message #0837, sent May 31, 2013, LIDDAs are required to send its monitoring reports to the Texas Department of … [Read more...] about Increased Period of Monitoring Individuals who have Transitioned from a State Supported Living Center (SSLC) to the Home and Community-based Services (HCS) Program
Changes to Community First Choice in the Home and Community-based Services and Texas Home Living Programs
The purpose of this information letter (IL) is to inform HCS and TxHmL program providers, LIDDAs and FMSAs about the following changes related to Community First Choice (CFC). HCS and TxHmL program providers, LIDDAs, and FMSAs must implement these changes as described below.Changes to CFC1. Completing DADS Form 8510, HCS/TxHmL CFC personal assistance services/habilitation (PAS/HAB ) AssessmentIf an initial individual plan of care (IPC) has a begin date of March 20, 2016, or later and CFC PAS/HAB … [Read more...] about Changes to Community First Choice in the Home and Community-based Services and Texas Home Living Programs
