Information Letter No. 18-03 - This notice provides details on the 2018 Upper Payment Limit (UPL) Program that alerts providers of Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability or Related Conditions (ICF/IID) that the window to participate in all Quarters for the 2018 Upper Payment Limit (UPL) program, covering October 1, 2017 -March 31, 2018, closes on February 22, 2018. According to the letter, there is no “roll-over” enrollment. If you wish to enroll in all … [Read more...] about Deadline for ICF/IID Providers to Participate in the 2018 Upper Payment Limit (UPL) Program
DADS Functions Abolished after 2-Year HHS Transformation
Provider Letter No. 17-37 – The Department of Aging & Disability Services (DADS) is no longer a stand-alone agency and has been transferred to the Health and Human Service Commission (HHSC), although the regulatory processes for notifying providers of changes to licensure requirements will remain unchanged. Regulatory programs and management of the operations for state supported living centers will transfer to HHS .The provider letter details that HHSC will continue to notify providers of … [Read more...] about DADS Functions Abolished after 2-Year HHS Transformation
Proposed Amendments to streamline ICF/IID & HCS/TxHmL Provider Cost Report Rules
HHSC Report- Effective January 1st 2018, information contained in PPAT on cost report rule changes to be adopted by March 2018, address the implementation of a cost report reform initiative for HCS/TxHmL and ICF/IID providers as required by Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC)On Jan. 1st, HHSC requires only even-year cost reports beginning with the providers’ 2018 fiscal year cost reports for HCS/TxHmL (§355.722(a) and ICF/IID(§355.105(c)(1) )providers. HHSC also proposes … [Read more...] about Proposed Amendments to streamline ICF/IID & HCS/TxHmL Provider Cost Report Rules
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Emergency Preparedness Requirements
Provider Letter No. 17-32 - DADS latest provider letters addressed to the Medicare and Medicaid Certified Nursing Facilities (NFs), Medicare-Certified Home Health and Hospice Agencies, and Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability or Related Conditions (ICFs/IID) all must comply with new federal emergency preparedness Requirements for Participation, including training and testing program requirements, by November 15, 2017. The NF's are a required to … [Read more...] about The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Emergency Preparedness Requirements
Amended ICF rules for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability or Related Conditions
HHSC has adopted amendments regarding a change of ownership in 40 TAC Chapter 90, Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with an Intellectual Disabitlity or Related Conditions, that went into effect on October 11, 2017. The adopted rules:Revise requirements related to a change of ownership of a license holder for an intermediate care facility for individuals with an intellectual disability or related conditions (ICF/IID);require a license holder that does not undergo a change of ownership … [Read more...] about Amended ICF rules for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability or Related Conditions
Preparing for the Upcoming Fiscal Year 2017 Fee-for-Service Claims Billing Closeout
Information Letter No. 17-13 - This letter is addressed to all service providers, facilities, and agencies. August 31, 2017 is the end of fiscal year closeout and it is important for all providers to promptly submit claims to be paid by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) for any unbilled services. HHS will publish additional details regarding cutoff dates for fiscal year 2017. This information letter addresses the following:12-month filing rule - Providers should ensure not … [Read more...] about Preparing for the Upcoming Fiscal Year 2017 Fee-for-Service Claims Billing Closeout
Atlantic Hurricane Season Preparedness Required by DADS: Health Services and Care Facilities should review their emergency preparedness and response plans.
With the latest weather conditions and Hurricane Season in effect from June to Novemeber, DADS has issued a new release addressing applicable program rules to ensure that: "All Adult Day Care Facilities (ADCs), Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs), Home and Community Support Service Agencies (HCSSAs), Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability or Related Conditions (ICFs/IID), and Nursing Facilities (NFs) should be prepared to protect residents/clients during … [Read more...] about Atlantic Hurricane Season Preparedness Required by DADS: Health Services and Care Facilities should review their emergency preparedness and response plans.
DADS will begin reviewing and retiring, revising and/or reissuing provider letters issued eight years ago or more
Provider Letter No. 17-08 – Process for Retiring Provider LettersThe goals of this retire or revise initiative are to streamline DADS regulatory policies, reduce provider and stakeholder confusion, and manage the volume of letters with which DADS-regulated facilities, agencies, and licensees are expected to be familiar. DADS will begin issuing a series of program specific PLs that announce the list of letters that are being retired.Please be advised that notice that a letter is being retired … [Read more...] about DADS will begin reviewing and retiring, revising and/or reissuing provider letters issued eight years ago or more
New Letter to clarify guidance on reporting Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation and investigating incidents reportable to DADS
Provider Letter No. 17-03 - April 24 - DADS released a new provider letter to clarify guidance on reporting ANE to DFPS by an ICF/IID exempt from licensure (referred to in this Provider Letter as a “facility). Guidelines for Reporting Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation (ANE) to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) and Reporting Incidents to the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS). A flow chart showing the reporting requirements and a checklist to use … [Read more...] about New Letter to clarify guidance on reporting Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation and investigating incidents reportable to DADS
Trauma-Informed Care Training
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) has developed trauma-informed care training for employees of ICF/IIDs, including state supported living centers. DADS developed the training in response to Texas Human Resources Code (THRC), Title 11, Chapter 161, §161.088, which was added by House Bill (HB) 2789, 84th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2015. 11 THRC §161.088 requires trauma-informed care training for new employees of ICF/IIDs, including state supported living … [Read more...] about Trauma-Informed Care Training
