On January 28, 2008, President Bush signed into law new FMLA leave entitlements for military families (“military family leave provisionsâ€). The National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2008 amended the FMLA to provide two new types of unpaid military family leave for FMLA-eligible employees: “qualifying exigency leave†and “military caregiver leave.†Both types of leave have been in effect since January 16, 2009, after the publication of new regulations by the Department of Labor. … [Read more...] about New FMLA Standards Applicable: Some Employees May Be Entitled to Up To 26 Unpaid Weeks Leave
Information Letters: Case Manager’s Role; Billing Training
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) released two information letters: Clarification of the Case Manager’s Role when Individuals Receiving Waiver Services are Admitted for Inpatient Psychiatric Treatment In a letter to Deaf Blind with Multiple Disabilities, Providers, Community Living Assistance and Support Services Providers, Case Management Agencies, and Direct Service Agencies, DADS clarified its expectations regarding case management responsibilities when … [Read more...] about Information Letters: Case Manager’s Role; Billing Training
Information and Provider Letters: Pre-licensure Training, Etc.
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) released one provider letter and two information letters: Pre-licensure Training Provided Through the DADS Internet Site DADS issued a letter to Assisted Living Facilities to inform them of the following: Texas Administrative Code Title 40, Part 1, Chapter 92, §92.14(a) now states that an applicant for an initial license must complete a pre-licensure training course, provided by DADS, before submitting an application. … [Read more...] about Information and Provider Letters: Pre-licensure Training, Etc.
HCS & TxHML Providers–access to Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting System (Screen employees)
DADS is making Client Abuse and Neglect Reporting System (CANRS) available to HCS and TxHmL providers to allow providers to conduct pre-employment screenings of employees in order to find confirmed allegations of abuse, neglect and exploitation while employed at State Schools, State Hospitals, and State Centers.†The provider letter gives instructions on how such providers may gain access to this database. Providers will be able to simply enter the social security number of a potential (or … [Read more...] about HCS & TxHML Providers–access to Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting System (Screen employees)
Provider and Information Letters: Workflow, Surveys, Etc.
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) released eight information letters: New Provider Workflow Process for Nursing Facilities (NF) and Hospices In a letter to NFs and hospice providers, DADS informed them about the "Provider Action Required" status displayed for a form in the LTC Online Portal. The form history will include a detailed descriptive message that informs the provider of the error and will indicate what actions are required to correct or update the … [Read more...] about Provider and Information Letters: Workflow, Surveys, Etc.
Information Letters: ICM Cost Reporting, Etc.
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) has issued five information letters: Integrated Care Management (ICM) Cost Reporting DADS informed ICM providers that all ICM long term services and support providers must provide the Health and Human Services Rate Analysis Department with cost information for ICM services. Download the letter for more information. Day Activity and Health Services (DAHS) and Primary Home Care (PHC) Providers in the ICM Program In a … [Read more...] about Information Letters: ICM Cost Reporting, Etc.
Information Letters: Billing for CMA Vendor Number Transfers, Form Revisions
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) released two information letters: Billing Procedures for CMA Vendor Number Transfers In a letter to Community Living Assistance and Support Services (CLASS) Case Management Agencies (CMA), DADS clarified billing procedures for CMA vendor number transfers, which will be handled the same way as other transfers, except that two 3625 forms must be completed when transfers occur within a month. Please download the letter for more … [Read more...] about Information Letters: Billing for CMA Vendor Number Transfers, Form Revisions
“Alert: New Form I-9 Effective Immediately”
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS), which enforces federal employment verification requirements, has issued the first updated Form I-9 since 1991. Devised to help employers verify that every new employee is either a U.S. citizen or authorized to work in the U.S., the law requires that the new Form I-9 be used for all individuals hired on or after November 7, 2007. However, CIS also granted a 30-day "transition period" for employers to begin using the new form. That transition … [Read more...] about “Alert: New Form I-9 Effective Immediately”
Information Letters: Hospice Cap, Specialized Respiratory Nursing Services
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission has approved rate changes for the Medicaid hospice program for Federal Fiscal Year 2008. The rate changes are the result of information provided by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The hospice cap amount for the cap year ending October 31, 2008, is $21,410.04. For information on where to mail paper vouchers, download the letter here. In an information … [Read more...] about Information Letters: Hospice Cap, Specialized Respiratory Nursing Services
Information Letter: PACE Promotional Materials
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) issued a letter to Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) Providers to remind them about procedures for marketing materials and sentinel events. DADS is required to approve all promotional, marketing, enrollment, and disenrollment materials before publication and distribution. For more information, download the letter here. … [Read more...] about Information Letter: PACE Promotional Materials
