The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS), and Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) recognize the continued system challenges faced by providers in using the Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) system. While all required providers are expected to fully utilize EVV, the respective payors (HHSC, MCOs and DADS) have agreed to not impose penalties around compliance levels at this time. HHSC will issue detailed guidance on compliance for … [Read more...] about EVV Delay in Compliance Penalties
HHSC Seeks Input on Workgroups, Councils Structure
HHSC Seeks Input on Workgroups, Councils Structure The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is asking for comments on existing advisory committees. In response to approved Sunset legislation, HHSC conducted a comprehensive analysis of 132 existing advisory committees. This analysis, along with stakeholder input, will be used to determine the future advisory committee structure. Comments should be emailed to HHSAdvisoryCommittees@hhsc.state.tx.us by close of businessSept. 25.Some of … [Read more...] about HHSC Seeks Input on Workgroups, Councils Structure
Medicaid Re-enrollment Website Launched
All provider types must re-enroll by March 24, 2016DADS Medicaid providers that render services either through Medicaid managed care organizations or traditional fee-for-service Medicaid are required to revalidate their information every 3-5 years. In Texas, the deadline for the next re-enrollment is March 24, 2016.To help providers better understand this process, DADS has created a Texas Medicaid LTSS Provider Re-enrollment website at http://www.dads.state.tx.us/providers/mpre/. The site … [Read more...] about Medicaid Re-enrollment Website Launched
Medicaid Re-enrollment Website Launched
Medicaid Re-enrollment Website LaunchedAll provider types must re-enroll by March 24, 2016 DADS Medicaid providers that render services either through Medicaid managed care organizations or traditional fee-for-service Medicaid are required to revalidate their information every 3-5 years. In Texas, the deadline for the next re-enrollment is March 24, 2016.To help providers better understand this process, DADS has created a Texas Medicaid LTSS Provider Re-enrollment website at … [Read more...] about Medicaid Re-enrollment Website Launched
Internati onal Classification of Disease Transition, and Changes to the Department of Aging and Disability Services Form 8578 and Tra nsition Submission Instructions
DADS prepared a an information letter to provide information and guidance to Home andCommunity-based Services (HCS) and Texas Home Living (TxHmL) program providers and LocalIntellectual and Developmental Disability Authorities (LIDDAs) about the InternationalClassification of Disease (ICD) transition from Version 9 (ICD - 9) to Version 10 (ICD - 10) and associated changes for submitting diagnostic codes on Department of Aging and DisabilityServices (DADS) Form 8578, Intellectual … [Read more...] about Internati onal Classification of Disease Transition, and Changes to the Department of Aging and Disability Services Form 8578 and Tra nsition Submission Instructions
HHSC Seeks Input on Workgroups, Councils Structure
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is asking for comments on existing advisory committees. In response to approved Sunset legislation, HHSC conducted a comprehensive analysis of 132 existing advisory committees. This analysis, along with stakeholder input, will be used to determine the future advisory committee structure. Comments should be emailed to HHSAdvisoryCommittees@hhsc.state.tx.us by close of business Sept. 25.Some of the committees related to DADS include:Aging … [Read more...] about HHSC Seeks Input on Workgroups, Councils Structure
Providing Transportation in the Community Living Assistance and Support Services and Deaf Blind with Multiple Disabilities Waiver Programs
The purpose of the information letter (IL) is to inform Community Living Assistance and Support Services (CLASS) Direct Services Agencies (DSAs), CLASS Case Management Agencies (CMAs), Deaf Blind with Multiple Disabilities (DBMD) program providers, and Financial Management Services Agencies (FMSAs) about changes related to providing transportation to an individual in the CLASS or DBMD Program. Specifically, this IL describes the process by which transportation will no longer be provided as … [Read more...] about Providing Transportation in the Community Living Assistance and Support Services and Deaf Blind with Multiple Disabilities Waiver Programs
Providing Transportation in the Home and Community-based Services and Texas Home Living Waiver Programs
The purpose of the information letter (IL) is to inform Home and Community-based Services (HCS) and Texas Home Living (TxHmL) program providers, local intellectual and developmental disability authorities (LIDDAs) and Financial Management Services Agencies (FMSAs) about changes related to providing transportation to an individual in the HCS or TxHmL Program. Specifically, this IL describes the process by which transportation will no longer be provided as Community First Choice Personal … [Read more...] about Providing Transportation in the Home and Community-based Services and Texas Home Living Waiver Programs
Service Limit Increase for Dental Treatment in the Home and Community-based Services Program
The purpose of this letter is to inform Home and Community-based Services (HCS) program providers and Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability Authorities (LIDDAs) the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) is increasing the service limit for dental treatment in the (HCS) program. Effective September 1, 2015, the service limit for dental treatment will increase from $1,000 during an individual plan of care (IPC) year to $2,000 during an IPC year. HCS program rules will … [Read more...] about Service Limit Increase for Dental Treatment in the Home and Community-based Services Program
John B. Scott Leaving the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Returning to Private Sector
Texas Health and Human Services Executive Commissioner Chris Traylor today announced John Scott is stepping down as chief operating officer of The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC). Scott joined HHSC in January, where he served as the chief architect behind the agency's internal ethics and contracting reform. He will return to the private sector, where he is known as one of the top civil litigation attorneys in Texas history.[Read news release]Visit us at Garlo Ward, PC … [Read more...] about John B. Scott Leaving the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Returning to Private Sector
