The following information was obtained from the November 9 edition of the Texas Register:
Open Meeting
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will hold a public hearing on November 28, 2007, at 9:00 a.m. to receive public comment on the proposed rate for Support Consultation Services. The hearing will be held in the Lone Star Conference Room of the Health and Human Services Commission, Braker Center, Building H, located at 11209 Metric Blvd, Austin, Texas. See the relevant section of the Texas Register for where to send written comments.
Proposed Rules
HHSC proposes to amend Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 355, Subchapter C, by adding new §355.313, relating to the reimbursement methodologies for rehabilitative and specialized services provided to Medicaid-eligible residents of a nursing facility. This amendment would set out the reimbursement methodology for rehabilitative and specialized services delivered to Medicaid-eligible clients in nursing facilities.
For more information about the amendment and where to send written comments, see the relevant section of the Texas Register.
HHSC also proposes to amend §355.503, concerning Reimbursement Methodology for the Community-Based Alternatives Waiver Program and the Integrated Care Management-Home and Community Support Services and Assisted Living/Residential Care Programs; §355.505, concerning Reimbursement Methodology for the Community Living Assistance and Support Services Waiver Program; and §355.5902, concerning Reimbursement Methodology for Primary Home Care Services.
The amendment would add subparagraph (D) to §355.503(d)(2), which sets out a reimbursement methodology for Personal Care III. For more information about the amendment and where to send written comments, see the relevant section of the Texas Register.
The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) proposes to amendment 22 TAC §213.12, Witness Fees and Expenses, relating to Practice and Procedure. The amendment would allow a witness who has been subpoenaed by the Board or a party to a proceeding of the Board’s to receive adequate reimbursement for their expenses and efforts. The current reimbursement is $10 a day and 10¢ per mile.
BON proposes to amend 22 Texas Administrative Code §214.2 (Definitions), §214.3 (Program Development, Expansion and Closure), §214.4 (Approval), §214.6 (Administration and Organization), and §214.12 (Records and Reports) relating to Vocational Nursing Education to implement recommendations made by to implement recommendations the Sunset Advisory Commission Report to the 80th Legislature, May 2007.
BON proposes to amend 22 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §215.2, concerning Definitions; §215.3, concerning Program Development, Expansion, and Closure; §215.4, concerning Approval; §215.6, concerning Administration and Organization; and §215.12, concerning Records and Reports to implement recommendations the Sunset Advisory Commission Report to the 80th Legislature, May 2007.
For more information about all three proposed amendments and where to send written comments, see the relevant section of the Texas Register.
Adopted Rules
BON adopted amendments to 22 TAC §217.11, concerning Standards of Nursing Practice, with changes to the proposed text as published in the August 3, 2007, issue of the Texas Register (32 TexReg 4707). The adopted amendments implement changes pursuant to bills passed in the 80th Legislative Session and the Board’s Sunset Review. See the appropriate section for more information.
