DADS released one information letter: CCAD, RC, CBA, AL, and PC3 services providers: HHSC approved rate changes for the CCAD RC program, CBA AL services and CBA PC3 services. (Letter) -- CMS will hold a conference call for software developers and vendors related to the upcoming October 2014 updates to MDS 3.0. on Thursday, January 23, 2014. From the news alert page: A portion of this call will include a question and answer session specific to the October 2014 release. If you wish your … [Read more...] about IL/News Alerts: 1/23 Call, Conference Reminder
TX Register Updates: ACA Implementation, Base Wages
The following information was obtained from the December 27 issue of the Texas Register. Public Notices HHSC intend to submit Transmittal Number 13-055 to the Texas State Plan for Medical Assistance to establish home telemonitoring services as a benefit of the Texas Medicaid program. HHSC also intends to submit to CMS a request for an amendment to DBMD waiver program to update unduplicated count and point-in-time limits, change the name from consumer directed services agencies to … [Read more...] about TX Register Updates: ACA Implementation, Base Wages
PL/IL: FAQs and Payment Rates
DADS released one provider letter and one information letter. ICF/IID (Replaces PL 12-23): DADS gathered FAQs from providers and other stakeholders to share the questions and answers with all surveyors and providers. The FAQs addressed in this letter (PDF)include statutory and regulatory references: • medication administration (page 19); • Registered Nurse delegation (page 22); and • reporting allegations of abuse, neglect or exploitation to the Texas Department of Family and … [Read more...] about PL/IL: FAQs and Payment Rates
DADS News Alerts: PPECC Draft
-- The completed draft version of the 40 TAC Chapter 15, Licensing Standards for Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care Centers (PPECC) has been posted to the PPECC page. See the news alert page for more information. -- DADS Regulatory Services announced a new web site from your Facility Surveyor/ Liaisons. -- CMS released version 1.14.0 of the MDS 3.0 data submission specifications and version 1.12.0 of the MDS 3.0 item sets. For more information about these and other entries, see … [Read more...] about DADS News Alerts: PPECC Draft
Alerts and News: Court Decision, STAR+PLUS Mistake
-- HHSC adopted amendments to §9.553, Definitions; §9.555, Definitions of TxHmL program service components; §9.567, Process for Enrollment; §9.578, Program Provider Certification Principles: Service Delivery; and §9.583, TxHmL program principles for local authorities, in Subchapter N, TxHmL Program, Chapter 9, Intellectual Disability Services--Medicaid State Operating Agency Responsibilities. -- From the news alert page: Some DADS waiver clients were enrolled in STAR+PLUS or got STAR+PLUS … [Read more...] about Alerts and News: Court Decision, STAR+PLUS Mistake
TX Register Updates: Board of Nursing Compliance
The following information was obtained from the November 29 issue of the Texas Register. Public Notice HHSC intends to submit to CMS a request to amend the THTQIP to create a nursing facility transformation pool. See the Texas Register for details. Adopted Rules On DADS' behalf HHSC adopted amendments to §9.553, Definitions; §9.555, Definitions of TxHmL program service components; §9.567, Process for Enrollment; §9.578, Program Provider Certification Principles: Service Delivery; … [Read more...] about TX Register Updates: Board of Nursing Compliance
PLs and IL: ICF/IID Alerts
DADS released three provider letters and one information letter. ICFs/IID exempt from licensure: DADS issued the letter to provide guidance on reporting and investigating incidents reportable to DADS. (Letter) ICFs/IID exempt from licensure: DADS reissued this provider letter to replace references to the memorandum of understanding, titled, "Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation (TDMHMR), Texas Department of Human Services (TDHS), and Texas Department of Protective … [Read more...] about PLs and IL: ICF/IID Alerts
TX Register Updates: 12/5 Hearing, Board of Nursing Changes
The following information was obtained from the November 15 issue of the Texas Register. Public Hearing and Notice HHSC will hold a hearing on Thursday, December 5, 2013, at 8:30 a.m. to receive public comment on proposed payment rates for the AL/RC services under the CBA program, CBA Personal Care III services, and RC program. The hearing will be held in the Public Hearing Room, Brown-Heatly Building, located at 4900 North Lamar, Austin. HHSC intends to submit to CMS a request to amend … [Read more...] about TX Register Updates: 12/5 Hearing, Board of Nursing Changes
IL and News Alert: Cost Report Training, Electronic Signature
DADS released one information letter. CBA HCSSA, CLASS CMA and DSA, DAHS, DBMD, HCS, ICF/ID, NF, PHC, RC CBA AL, and TxHmL: DADS notified these providers of the training schedule for the 2013 cost report. An excerpt: Online training will be available to qualified preparers beginning on December 1, 2013, and will remain available through October 31, 2014. On-site classroom-based training sessions will be held in Austin on January 21, 2014 and again on February 25, 2014. Registration … [Read more...] about IL and News Alert: Cost Report Training, Electronic Signature
DADS News Alerts: 11/14, 12/5 Meetings
-- REMINDER: Upcoming Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care Centers meetings. The next meeting will be held on Thursday, November 14, 2013. -- HHSC adopted amendments to Chapter 9, Intellectual Disability Services--Medicaid State Operating Agency Responsibilities, Subchapter E, ICF/IID Program—Contracting. -- HHSC proposed to repeal Chapter 16, §§16.1 - 16.4, the Pilot Program to Increase the Use of Advanced Directives in Nursing Facilities and Intermediate Care Facilities for Persons with … [Read more...] about DADS News Alerts: 11/14, 12/5 Meetings
