DADS released an information letter and a provider letter. NF, Hospice, and ICF/IID: DADS alerted providers about new forms of valid verification they can use to determine the liability of Comprehensive Insurance Policies and instructions for filing Medicaid claims. (Letter) AL and NF: The Texas Health and Safety Code requires all ALFs and NFs to register with the Texas Information Referral Network – 211. Form 1085 is attached. (Letter) DADS has added new Federal Survey and … [Read more...] about IL, PL, and New S&C and S&CC Letters
IL and News Alerts: 9/16 Meeting, Claims Submissions
DADS released one information letter. AFC, AL, CAS, CBA, CLASS, CDA, CMPAS, DAHS, DBMD, ERS, FC, HDM, Hospice, Non-State (Service Group 6) ICF/IID, LA, MDCP, NF, and PHC: DADS reminded providers to submit claims for any unbilled services promptly to prepare for the August 31, 2013, end of the state fiscal year. (Letter) -- DADS adopted amendments to and repealed sections of 40 TAC, Chapter 41, The Consumer Directed Services. See the news alert page for details. -- The DADS Center … [Read more...] about IL and News Alerts: 9/16 Meeting, Claims Submissions
PLs and News Alerts: Screen 691, 7/11 Webinar
DADS released two provider letters. ICFs/IID: DADS re-issued the letter to inform providers that the requirement for data entry into Client Assignment and Registration System Screen 691 has been removed. (Letter) AL: DADS notified providers that it intends to adopt the 2000 edition of the NFPA 101, the LSC, effective October 15, 2013, for assisted living facilities. (Letter) -- HHSC proposed new sections and amendments in Title 40, TAC, Chapter 42, DBMD Program; Chapter 45, … [Read more...] about PLs and News Alerts: Screen 691, 7/11 Webinar
IL and News Alerts: 6/21, 7/23 Meetings
AFC, AL/RC, CBA HCSSA, DAHS, FMS, HDM, MDCP, Out-of-Home Respite ADC and AL/RC, PHC, and TAS: DADS notified contracted providers of changes to contract and fiscal compliance monitoring protocol in relation to negative billing. (Letter) -- (Published on the DADS site today, 6/18) DADS will hold the quarterly HCSSA stakeholder meeting this Friday, June 21, 2013, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Public Hearing Room in the Winters Building, 701 W. 51st Street, Austin. Agenda (PDF) -- DADS will … [Read more...] about IL and News Alerts: 6/21, 7/23 Meetings
Enrolled House and Senate Bills
-- The following recently enrolled bills affect certain long term care providers: HB 33: Relating to alternative methods of dispute resolution in certain disputes between the Department of Aging and Disability Services and an assisted living facility licensed by the department. HB 908: Relating to the assessment of an elderly or disabled person's psychological status for purposes of an emergency order authorizing protective services. HB 1358: Relating to procedures for certain audits … [Read more...] about Enrolled House and Senate Bills
ILs and PL: Ashtrays, ERS Services
DADS released two information letters and one provider letter. ADC, ALF, Freestanding Hospice Inpatient, ICF/IID, and NF: DADS reminds providers that if smoking is permitted in a facility, the facility must provide an ashtray of noncombustible material and safe design Tower and chimney-type ashtrays don't meet the requirement. (Letter) DBMD: DADS informed these providers of new service backup plan requirements, effective May 1, 2013. (Letter) Emergency Response Services: DADS … [Read more...] about ILs and PL: Ashtrays, ERS Services
ILs/PL: MDS 3.0, Pre-filling Medication Planners
DADS released an information/provider letter and an information letter. All NF Admins: An excerpt (the letter includes two attachments with contact information): Texas is a national leader in NF relocation through its Money Follows the Person program. The new minimum data set (MDS) 3.0 Section Q supports the U.S. Supreme Court’s Olmstead decision (June 1999) and Texas' own Promoting Independence Initiative and Promoting Independence Plan. An individual’s stated goal to relocate back to … [Read more...] about ILs/PL: MDS 3.0, Pre-filling Medication Planners
ILs/PLs: Dental Contractor, Asbestos Survey
DADS released two information and two provider letters: NF, Hospice, and ICF/IID: DADS informs providers that when billing for non-Medicare covered services, they're not required to file a claim to determine the liability of a Medicare Supplemental Insurance policy. (Letter) CLASS, CMA DSA: DADS recently contracted with contract with the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. An excerpt: As part of the expansion of Utilization Management and Review (UMR), the … [Read more...] about ILs/PLs: Dental Contractor, Asbestos Survey
Senate Bills: PPACA, Medicaid
The following recently introduced Senate bills could affect long term care providers: SJR 61: Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the reduction of amounts paid by Texans to provide health care to the uninsured if Medicaid eligibility is expanded in accordance with the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; requiring hospital district tax rate reductions. SB 1045: Relating to an evaluation of the state supported living center system. SB 1058: Relating to the … [Read more...] about Senate Bills: PPACA, Medicaid
House Bills: PPACA, Medicaid
The following recently introduced House bills could affect long term care providers: HB 2276: Relating to notice of residential services available for persons with intellectual disabilities. HB 2288: Relating to the exemption from sales and use taxes of certain health care supplies. HB 2348: Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Medical Board and the regulation of certain persons licensed by the board. HB 2358: Relating to the regulation of the practice of nursing. HB … [Read more...] about House Bills: PPACA, Medicaid
