CBA, CLASS, CWP, CDA, DAHS, DBMD, MDCP, Medicaid Hospice, and PHCP: -- DADS clarified policies related to complaints that allege providers have violated rules that prohibit solicitation. (Letter) Report an allegation to HHSC online or at 800-436-6184. -- DADS invites all NFs in regions 2, 9, and 10 to a provider meetings on June 14, 2011, from 9-12 p.m. and 1:30-4:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at Southern Hills Church of Christ, 3666 Buffalo Gap Rd., Abilene, TX 79605. Registration … [Read more...] about IL Letter and News Alerts
DADS News Alerts: HCSSA Meeting, Disaster Preparedness
Citizens and providers may turn in unused, unwanted, or expired prescription drugs at "Operation Got Drugs II," to be held on Saturday, April 30, 2011, from 10-2 p.m. Follow this link to search for a list of collection sites. DADS intends to revise or create provider manuals for several programs, including Assisted Living, CBA, CLASS, CDS, DBMD, HCS, and TxHmL. Direct questions about the project to Mary Valente at mary.valente@dads.state.tx.us. HHSC proposed to amend §19.805, … [Read more...] about DADS News Alerts: HCSSA Meeting, Disaster Preparedness
Provider/Information Letter: Bed Bugs, CARE, STAR+PLUS
DADS released one provider and two information letters: ADC, AL, Free-Standing Hospice Facilities, ICFs/MR, and NFs: DADS alerted these providers to the CDC's and the EPA's joint statement about the prevention and management of bed bug infestations. See the letter for more information. HSC: DADS informed these providers how to open and close a residential location and add or change location assignments for individuals in the CARE System. (Letter) CBA, CDSA, CMPAS, DAHS, CWP, and … [Read more...] about Provider/Information Letter: Bed Bugs, CARE, STAR+PLUS
Information and Provider Letters: HCS, TxHmL, CDSAs, Etc.
DADS released 12 information and provider letters: DBMD: HHSC approved new payment rates for Employment Assistance and Supported Employment in the DBMD waiver program effective, February 1, 2011: Employment Assistance $33.44; Supported Employment $33.44. (Letter) NF Administrators, Social Workers, and Rehabilitation Therapy staff: DADS clarified the provision of specialized services to Medicaid-eligible nursing facility residents and Preadmission Screening and Resident Review … [Read more...] about Information and Provider Letters: HCS, TxHmL, CDSAs, Etc.
Information Letters: Wheelchairs, Per Diem Rates
DADS released three information letters: NF Administrators, Social Workers, and Rehabilitation Therapy Staff: DADS clarified the benefit of customized power wheelchairs (CPWCs) to Medicaid-eligible nursing facility residents. CPWCs are available in the NF Medicaid program for Medicaid-eligible NF residents when medically necessary and prior authorized by the Texas Medicaid Healthcare Partnership. Providers must submit Form 3706, NF Customized Power Wheelchair Authorization. … [Read more...] about Information Letters: Wheelchairs, Per Diem Rates
TX Register Updates: Hearing, Civil Rights Rules
The following information was obtained from the January 21 issue of the Texas Register: Public Hearing and Notice HHSC will hold a public hearing on February 15, 2011, at 1:30 p.m., to receive comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for Clinical Laboratory Services. The hearing will be held in the Lone Star Conference Room of HHSC, Braker Center, Building H, located at 11209 Metric Boulevard, Austin, Texas. HHSC intends to submit an amendment to the Texas State Plan for Medical … [Read more...] about TX Register Updates: Hearing, Civil Rights Rules
Hospice Program Contacts, Webinar Dates
DADS released contact information for the Texas Medicaid Hospice program. Download the letter for more information. Registration is open for the Second CLASS External Stakeholder Quarterly Webinar, to be held on Monday, January 10, 2011, from 10-11 a.m. You may register here and find the agenda and other information here. Registration is open for the First Quarterly Webinar for HCS/TxHmL External Stakeholders, to be held on Thursday, January 20, 2011 from 10 a.m.-12:00 p.m. You may … [Read more...] about Hospice Program Contacts, Webinar Dates
Information Letter: Medicaid Hospice Rates
HHSC approved rate changes for the Medicaid Hospice Program for FY 2011. You may download the eight-page rate chart here (PDF). DADS encourages providers to bill electronically, and they should continue billing the Texas Medicaid and Healthcare Partnership. (Letter) … [Read more...] about Information Letter: Medicaid Hospice Rates
Information Letters and Alerts: HCS, Medicaid Hospice
HCS providers and MR authorities: Section 9.166(b)(3)(A) of HCS Rule directs revision of the HCS Individual Plan of Care (IPC) to be developed by the service planning team (SPT) and the program provider. Effective the date of this letter, DADS will consider the following process to be in compliance with this direction: If the IPC revision is to increase or decrease the hours, units, or dollars for an existing HCS service on a current, authorized HCS IPC and does not require a new … [Read more...] about Information Letters and Alerts: HCS, Medicaid Hospice
Texas Register Updates: Hearings, Medical Board Changes
The following information was obtained from the September 24 issue of the Texas Register: Public Hearing and Notices HHSC will hold a public hearing on October 12, 2010, at 9 a.m. to receive public comment on proposed rates for Hospice routine home, continuous home, inpatient respite, and general inpatient care. The hearing will take place in the Lone Star Conference Room of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Braker Center, Building H, located at 11209 Metric Boulevard, … [Read more...] about Texas Register Updates: Hearings, Medical Board Changes
