The following information was obtained from the October 24 Texas Register:
Public Hearings
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will hold public hearings on November 17, 2008, at 1:30 p.m. to receive public comment on the proposed Medicaid payment rates for several procedures and services, including Hysteroscopy with Endometrial Ablation surgery, Texas Health Steps, and Vision Devices. Beginning with this link, scroll down to read about all nine procedures and services and where to send written comments.
Proposed Rules
HHSC proposes to amend §355.509, Reimbursement Methodology for Residential Care Program, under Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 355, Subchapter E, to establish the reimbursement methodology for the Residential Care (RC) program. Specifically, it revises the rule to excuse a RC provider from submitting a cost report if the provider’s total number of Residential Care billable days of service is 366 or fewer during the provider’s fiscal year. See the relevant section of the Texas Register for more information.
HHSC proposes on behalf of the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) to amend the following sections: Mental Retardation Authority Responsibilities, Nursing Facility Administrators, and Contracting to Provide Primary Home Care. See this section of the Texas Register, and scroll down to read each entry.
Adopted Rules
HHSC has adopted amendments to §355.105, concerning General Reporting and Documentation Requirements, Methods, and Procedures, to establish cost reporting and documentation requirements, methods, and procedures for DADS programs for which HHSC administers rates. For details, see the relevant section of the Texas Register.
