DADS has issued Information Letter 14-49 titled Billing Process for Long-Term Services and Supports Providers Transitioning to STAR+PLUS. The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is expanding the STAR+PLUS Medicaid managed care program to the existing Medicaid Rural Service Areas (MRSAs) including West, Central, and Northeast Texas. With this expansion, most individuals who are age 65 or older or who have a disability will get their basic health services (acute care), and … [Read more...] about Billing Process for Long-Term Services and Supports Providers Transitioning to STAR+PLUS
Expansion of the STAR+PLUS Medicaid Managed Care Program to the Medicaid Rural Service Areas
DADS has issued the following Information Letter(s): Information Letter No. 14-23: Expansion of the STAR+PLUS Medicaid Managed Care Program to the Medicaid Rural Service Areas The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is expanding the STAR+PLUS Medicaid managed care program to the existing Medicaid Rural Service Areas (Medicaid RSAs) including West, Central, and Northeast Texas. With this expansion, most individuals who are older or who have a disability will get their basic health … [Read more...] about Expansion of the STAR+PLUS Medicaid Managed Care Program to the Medicaid Rural Service Areas
Preparing for the Upcoming Fiscal Year 2014 Claims Billing Closeout
DADS has issued the following Information Letter: Information Letter No. 14-22 - It is important for providers to promptly submit claims for any unbilled services to prepare for the August 31, 2014, end of the State fiscal year. Additional details regarding cutoff dates for Fiscal Year 2014 will be published when they are available. • 12-month filing rule - Providers should ensure not only that billing is current for all services provided, but also that any problems associated with the … [Read more...] about Preparing for the Upcoming Fiscal Year 2014 Claims Billing Closeout
