The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) released two information letters:
- Service Authorization Notification for Emergency Dental Services
DADS informed Nursing Facility providers about a change in the notification process for clients receiving authorizations for Emergency Dental Services, effective December 11. DADS will no longer send a fax notification to providers when the service authorization(s) have been approved for Emergency Dental Services. Download the letter for more information.
- Service Authorization Notification for Durable Medical Equipment
DADS informed Intermediate Care Facilities for Persons with Mental Retardation or a Related Condition (Service Group 6) providers about a change in the notification process for clients receiving authorizations for Durable Medical Equipment (DMEs), effective December 11. DADS will no longer send a fax notification to providers when the service authorization(s) have been approved for DMEs. Download the letter for details.
