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22 Sep 2016, 8:05 am by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
Information Letter No. 16-35 (Replaces IL 16-20) Receiving Services Outside the State of Texas in the CLASS and DBMD Programs   The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) allows an individual in the CLASS or DBMD Program to receive certain services available through the consumer directed services (CDS) option while the individual is temporarily staying at a location outside the State of… [read post]
21 Sep 2016, 8:05 am by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
Top Non-Compliance Trends with the Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) Requirements   The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) is issuing this provider letter to remind providers that individuals with mental illness (MI), an intellectual disability (ID), or a developmental disability (DD) must be identified prior to NF admission. [read post]
7 Sep 2016, 2:06 pm by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
The transformation will eliminate the need for the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services and the Department of Aging and Disability Services to operate as separate agencies by 2017. [read post]
29 Aug 2016, 2:03 pm by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
Information describing the requirement for these changes and instructions for making these changes is outlined in the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) Information Letters (IL) No. 15-43 and 15-36. [read post]
19 Aug 2016, 7:52 am by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
Information describing the requirement for these changes and instructions for making these changes is outlined in the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) Information Letter (IL) No. 15-42. [read post]
18 Aug 2016, 7:49 am by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
PNA is paid by two sources: $30 from the individual’s Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and $30 from the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) PNA. [read post]
17 Aug 2016, 7:48 am by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
Any questions regarding billing may be directed to the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services regional Claims Management System coordinator. [read post]
13 Aug 2016, 8:40 am by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
Fiscal Year 2016 Cutoff Dates for Fee-for-Service Year-end Closeout Processing This letter notifies providers of the following important claims processing cutoff dates for claims to be paid by the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS). [read post]
11 Aug 2016, 8:39 am by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
Retired ALF Provider Letters The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) retires a provider letter (PL) if DADS determines the letter is no longer needed. [read post]
9 Aug 2016, 8:37 am by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
Retired PACE Provider Letters The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) retires a provider letter (PL) if DADS determines the letter is no longer needed. [read post]
28 Jul 2016, 2:30 pm by Cynthia Marcotte Stamer
Employers, insurers and other health plan sponsors or issuers (health plans), health care providers, healthcare clearinghouses (covered entities) and their business associates should reevaluate the adequacy of their practices and procedures for the protection of electronic protected health information (ePHI) on or accessible through laptops or other mobile devices in light of the $2.75 million penalty and other schooling the Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil… [read post]
28 Jul 2016, 9:36 am by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
Rule Amendments in Title 40, Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 19 Nursing Facility Requirements for Licensure and Medicaid Certification; and Chapter 92, Licensing Standards for Assisted Living Facilities   The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) has added new rules and amended existing rules in 40 TAC Chapters 19 and 92 regarding procedures that require a facility to request guardianship orders for a resident,… [read post]
27 Jul 2016, 9:36 am by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
IDD Assessment Project – Phase One Implementation Section 3.01 of Senate Bill (S.B.) 7, 83rd Legislature, Regular Session, 2013, directs the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) to develop and implement a comprehensive assessment instrument and resource allocation process for individuals with IDD. [read post]
20 Jul 2016, 1:08 pm by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
Provider Letter No. 16-22 HCSSA Self-reports of Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation and Provider Investigation Report Form (DADS Form 3613) (Replaces PL 06-12) A HCSSA must self-report all allegations of abuse, neglect and/or exploitation (ANE) to both the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) and the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) as required by Texas Health and Safety Code… [read post]
19 Jul 2016, 1:06 pm by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
Obtaining EMR and NAR Information The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) authorizes a HCSSA to verify employability of unlicensed personnel using the DADS Employee Misconduct Registry Search System website. [read post]
18 Jul 2016, 1:02 pm by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
In addition, all assessments, reassessments, and ongoing case management for MDCP will be completed by the STAR Kids and STAR Health MCOs, rather than the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) case managers and nurses. [read post]
To this end, you may find it helpful to browse the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services’ Long Term Care Quality Reporting System to learn more about available facilities. [read post]
12 Jul 2016, 12:48 pm by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
Provider Letter No. 16-20 — Provider Requirements for Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 (Replaces PL 10-19) On October 1, 2010, the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) began using MDS 3.0 for all MDS assessments with an assessment reference date, entry date or discharge date of October 1, 2010 or later, in accordance with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requirements. [read post]
11 Jul 2016, 12:36 pm by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
New Tool for Reporting Survey Inconsistencies HCS and TxHmL program providers can now report inconsistencies in Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) surveys related to the interpretation and application of HCS and TxHmL regulations and rules using the DADS Waiver, Survey and Certification Consistency Feedback Tool. [read post]
9 Jul 2016, 8:27 am by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
Both the EMR and the NAR can be accessed on the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) website. [read post]