State Sues Xerox over Failure to Return, Protect Client Data A contractor being sued by the state for fraud has failed to turn over client Medicaid and health records, putting the state out of compliance with federal regulations and at risk of federal fines. The state has filed a lawsuit against Xerox seeking the immediate return of the data, and HHSC is notifying current and former Medicaid clients whose information may be at risk. … [Read more...] about State Sues Xerox over Failure to Return, Protect Client Data
DADS to Accept Public Comment on the Development of an SSLC Long-term Plan on Sept. 11
DADS to Accept Public Comment on the Development of an SSLC Long-term Plan on Sept. 11 The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) will accept public comment on the development of a long-term plan for the state supported living centers (SSLCs) immediately after the Texas Aging and Disability Services Council meeting on Sept. 11, 2014. The council will meet in the Public Hearing Room of the John H. Winters Human Services Complex, 701 West 51st St., Austin, Texas, beginning at … [Read more...] about DADS to Accept Public Comment on the Development of an SSLC Long-term Plan on Sept. 11
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- The Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) is re-issuing this letter to correct broken web links, correct outdated contact information and to update the requirements found in DADS rules at Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Title 40, Part 1, Chapter 97, Subchapter H, §97.880,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
Garlo Ward Announces “Social Media” as Headlining Topic for Fall 2014 Grand Rounds in Lakeway, TX
WHAT IS IT? A fun and educational happy hour-- Join other area professionals to mix, mingle, and enjoy some free food and wine on us--all while learning about developing a social media policy for your business. WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Employers interested in learning more about developing a social media policy that mitigates risk. Area professionals looking to network. WHERE DO I SIGN UP? RSVP to ppeters@garloward.com or with any questions LOGISTICS -- September 23, 2014 at Rocco's Grill … [Read more...] about Garlo Ward Announces “Social Media” as Headlining Topic for Fall 2014 Grand Rounds in Lakeway, TX
Requirement to Request Renewal of Expired Intellectual Disability/Related Conditions and Individual Plan of Care Forms
DADS has issued the following Information Letter(s): Information Letter 14-48 - Requirement to Request Renewal of Expired Intellectual Disability/Related Conditions and Individual Plan of Care Forms Effective September 1, 2014, some individuals residing in Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF-IID) or receiving long-term services and supports (LTSS) through the Community Living Assistance and Support Services (CLASS), Deaf Blind with Multiple … [Read more...] about Requirement to Request Renewal of Expired Intellectual Disability/Related Conditions and Individual Plan of Care Forms
On-Call LVN Pilot Program
DADS issued a Provider Letter to remind ICF/IID, HCS and TxHmL providers (including registered nurses (RNs) and LVNs) who are participating in the LVN On- call Pilot Program about the program’s requirements. DADS and the Texas BON are conducting a pilot program to evaluate LVNs providing on-call services by telephone to individuals receiving services in the HCS or TxHmL programs or in an ICF/IID with a capacity of 13 or fewer beds. SB 1857 requires DADS and the BON to collect data to evaluate … [Read more...] about On-Call LVN Pilot Program
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
Fiscal Year 2014 Cutoff Dates for Year-end Closeout Processing
DADS issued Information Letter 14-45 entitled Fiscal Year 2014 Cutoff Dates for Year-end Closeout Processing - This letter notifies providers of the following important claims processing cutoff dates. Please review the information detailed in the remainder of this letter: Fiscal Year 2014 Claims Processing Cutoff: Noon Thursday, August 21, 2014 End of Fiscal Year Processing Schedules Important: The date payments are issued to your account will vary by financial institutions. To … [Read more...] about Fiscal Year 2014 Cutoff Dates for Year-end Closeout Processing
Fiscal Year 2014 Cutoff Dates for Year-end Closeout Processing
DADS issued Information Letter 14-44 - Fiscal Year 2014 Cutoff Dates for Year-end Closeout Processing This letter notifies providers of the following important claims processing cutoff dates. Please review the information detailed in the remainder of this letter: • Fiscal Year 2012 Miscellaneous Claims Cutoff: Noon Tuesday, August 12, 2014 • Fiscal Year 2014 Claims Processing Cutoff: Noon Thursday, August 21, 2014 Important: Claims can take up to 24 hours to process after being … [Read more...] about Fiscal Year 2014 Cutoff Dates for Year-end Closeout Processing
