LTC Facility Visitation Rules For Re-Openings in Texas
An ICF resident, as well as an individual living in an HCS group home, may have up to 2 Essential caregivers, as defined in the emergency rules, and they must have a negative COVID-19 test result from a test performed no more than 14 days before the first essential caregiver visit unless the facility chooses to perform a rapid test prior to entry into the facility. Providers are still seeking clarification for some of the new COVID-19 emergency...HCS Billing Guidelines Revised-Sept. 2020
September 6, 2020 HCS Billing Guidelines Revised-Sept. 2020 Please pay special attention to the changes and clarifications for Nursing Services! We will be reviewing these in our “Billable Services-HCS-2020” webinar on Sept. 21st, 2020. For more information please contact Meghan Jones to register: meghanjones.tx@gmail.com If you attended the recent Billable Nursing Services training in August (Part I and II) we did add these to your handouts at...HCS Emergency COVID-19 Mitigation Rules Adopted
HCS Emergency COVID-19 Mitigation Rules Adopted Click on link below to see new rules that were adopted! hhs.texas.gov/sites/default/files/documents/doing-business-with-hhs/providers/long-term-care/hcs/hcs-covid-19-emergency-rules.pdf HHSC Publishes HCS Level 1 Residence Attestation HHSC LTCR has published the HCS Level 1 Residence Attestation for HCS providers. The document can be found on the HCS provider portal website under the COVID-19 Resources...TMHP-Launching Redesigned Website
Texas Medicaid Health Portal TMHP is announcing the launching of their newly redesigned website available on September 14, 2020! As TMHP.com receives approximately 2.5 million views per month, it important to have a website that is functional and easy to navigate. Major improvements have been made to increase the website user experience for providers. Highlights of new improved features include: o Simplified navigation with program information, topics, and...Upcoming Events
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Review Of Newly Adopted HCS Rule... @ Webinar
Review Of Newly Adopted HCS Rule... @ Webinar
Sep 28 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Review of Newly Adopted HCS/TxHmL Rules “COVID-19 Mitigation & Response Emergency Rules” Date: Sept. 28th, 2020 Time: 11:30 AM-1:00PM Cost: $40 For: Program Managers, Administrators, Case Managers/Care Coordinators, Nursing Staff Presenter: Julie Blacklock You will[...]