The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) issued two provider and three information letters:
- Survey About Vehicles Used for Transportation of Individuals
DADS requested that Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs) participate in a survey of providers regarding vehicles used to provide transportation of individuals enrolled in DADS programs. The deadline is October 1, 2008. Here is a direct link to the survey. Download the letter for more information.
- Regulatory Compliance Issues Related to Hurricane Ike
DADS informed Intermediate Care Facilities for Persons with Mental Retardation or a Related Condition, Nursing Facilities (NFs), ALFs, Adult Day Care Providers, and Home and Community Support Services Agencies of its flexibility in regulatory and enforcement programs to accommodate the emergency needs of consumers and providers in the wake of Hurricane Ike. Download the two-page letter for more information.
- Consumer Directed Services (CDS) and Dental Service Adjustments
DADS informed Deaf Blind with Multiple Disabilities Providers (DBMD) and CDS Agencies that effective October 1, 2008, the DBMD program will implement the new Financial Management Services reimbursement methodology adopted by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission for the CDS option. Download the two-page letter for more information.
- Requesting Providers to Complete Online Survey Relating to Transportation Practices
DADS requests that Home and Community-based Services Providers and Texas Home Living Program Providers complete an online survey relating to transportation practices. The deadline is October 3, 2008. View the survey here, and download the letter here.
- NF Enhanced Direct Care Staff Rate — State Fiscal Year 2009 Optional Worksheets Incorporating Both TILEs and RUGs
DADS notified NF providers that it posted Rate Analysis website optional worksheets for use in estimating compliance with Staffing and Spending Requirements under the Enhanced Direct Care Staff Rate for SFY 2009. Download the two-page letter for more information.
