Information Letter No. 18-05: Effective the date of this letter, registration for the FMSA enrollment training will be available by invitation only. The purpose of this letter is to notify current and prospective financial management services agencies (FMSAs) of changes to the FMSA enrollment training process. INVITATIONS TO REGISTER Invitations for registration will be extended only to FMSA contract applicants who have initiated the contract application process with HHSC or an MCO in order … [Read more...] about Invitation Only. New changes to the FMSA enrollment training process
Updated Preferred Provider Arrangement for All Managed Care Organizations
MCO Preferred Provider Memorandum In the latest memo update for all managed care organization starting in Fiscal year 2018, HSS is providing Guidance on Preferred Provider Arrangements and Network Access Requirements. The Medicaid and CHIP managed care contracts, including the Uniform Managed Care Contract (UMCC), will require that managed care organizations (MCOs) continue to transition provider payment methodologies from volume based payment approaches to quality-based alternative payment … [Read more...] about Updated Preferred Provider Arrangement for All Managed Care Organizations
Request for Medical Service Planning Documents for Individuals Residing in ICF/IID
DADS has issued Information Letter 14-40 / Provider Letter 14-15 regarding the Expansion of Medicaid Managed Care Acute Care Services – Request for Medical Service Planning Documents for Individuals Residing in an Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability or Related Conditions. In accordance with the provisions of Senate Bill 7, 83rd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2013, an eligible individual residing in an Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with … [Read more...] about Request for Medical Service Planning Documents for Individuals Residing in ICF/IID
Expansion of Medicaid Acute Care Services – Role of STAR+PLUS Acute Care Service Coordinator in Long-term Support Services Planning
Information Letter 14-38 outlines the Role of STAR+PLUS Acute Care Service Coordinator in Long-term Support Services Planning. In accordance with the provisions of Senate Bill 7, 83rd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2013, certain individuals residing in an Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability or Related Condition (ICF/IID) or receiving long-term services and support (LTSS) through the Home and Community-based Services (HCS), Texas Home Living … [Read more...] about Expansion of Medicaid Acute Care Services – Role of STAR+PLUS Acute Care Service Coordinator in Long-term Support Services Planning
Information Letter No. 14-34 REVISED Children and Young Adults Receiving Services in the Medically Dependent Children Program voluntarily enrolled in the STAR program in the Medicaid Rural Service Areas will be Transferred Back to Fee-For-Service
Information Letter No. 14-34 REVISED Children and Young Adults Receiving Services in the Medically Dependent Children Program voluntarily enrolled in the STAR program in the Medicaid Rural Service Areas will be Transferred Back to Fee-For-Service This information letter is revised to clarify that it is applicable to children and young adults who are in the Medically Dependent Children Program (MDCP) and who voluntarily enrolled in the STAR program in the Medicaid Rural Service Areas (MRSAs). … [Read more...] about Information Letter No. 14-34 REVISED Children and Young Adults Receiving Services in the Medically Dependent Children Program voluntarily enrolled in the STAR program in the Medicaid Rural Service Areas will be Transferred Back to Fee-For-Service
