Below is a list of state agency health care hearings scheduled between February 22 and March 14.
2/25/2014
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
February 25, 2014 – 02:00 PM
1702 Horne Rd., Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health District Auditorium, Corpus Christi
Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program Regional Advisory Committee 1. Welcome and Introductions. 2. Approval of minutes of the October 29, 2013 Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program Regional Advisory Committee Meeting (Vote required). 3. Update on Medicaid and Chip Eligibility Changes under the Affordable Care Act. 4. Update on Medicaid Tele-monitoring Benefit. 5. Update on Personal Care Services rules. 6. Update on Major Medicaid Managed Care Initiatives. a. Carving nursing homes into STAR+PLUS b. Intellectual and Developmental Disability carve-in c. STAR Kids d. STAR+PLUS in Medicaid Rural Service Areas e. Behavioral Health Carve-in 7. Update on Therapy Changes for January 2014. 8. Update on Requirement for National Drug Codes on Clinician Administered Outpatient Drugs. 9. Update on Texas Women's Health Program. 10. Update on Related Programs and Policies. a. Status of primary care rate increases b. Texas Health Steps Changes for January 1, 2014 c. Senate Bill 8: provider marketing requirements d. Provider administrative simplification 11. Public Comment. 12. Discussion on Schedule for Next Meeting. 13. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: 512/463-5561
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
February 25, 2014 – 10:30 AM
6330 East Highway 290, ITT Institute Bldg., Theory/Classrooms #3and #4, Austin
The Perinatal Advisory Council (PAC) 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Approval of the Minutes (Meeting of January 21, 2014) 3. Discussion of Council Organization and Operations 4. Focus on Neonatal Standards 5. Lunch (Recess) 6. Presentation by Office of EMS/Trauma System Coordination 7. Overview of Rulemaking Process 8. Public Comment 9. Set Agenda, Dates Times and Locations of 2014 Meetings 10. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: David Williams, 512/380-4374
2/26/2014
Department of State Health Services
February 26, 2014 – 02:00 PM
Department of State Health Services, Bldg 2, Public Hearing Rm 164, 909 West 45th Street, Austin
State Health Services Council Work Session Call to Order Rules Scheduled for Action by Council on February 27, 2014 (Public comments will be taken with each rule discussion for the following rules.) a. New rules concerning the criteria for approving trainers of mental health first aid services b. New rules concerning the standards for a Jail-based Competency Restoration Program c. New rules concerning newborn screening for critical congenital heart disease d. Amendments to rules and new rules concerning the collection and release of hospital outpatient emergency room data, hospital discharge data, and outpatient surgical and radiological procedures at hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers e. Amendments to rules concerning the licensing and regulation of hospitals f. Repeal of a rule and a new rule concerning the memorandum of understanding between the Department of State Health Services and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality regarding radiation control functions g. Amendment to a rule concerning fees for certificates of registration, radioactive material licenses, emergency planning and implementation, and other regulatory services h. Amendment to a rule concerning the licensing of device distributors and manufacturers i. Amendment to rules concerning the licensure of tanning facilities j. Amendment to a rule concerning federal regulations on meat and poultry inspection k. Amendments to rules concerning fee schedules for clinical testing, newborn screening, and chemical analysis 2. General Public Comment Adjourn The Council accepts public testimony at meetings. Additional Information Contact: Carolyn Bivens, 512/776-2370
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
February 26, 2014 – 03:00 PM
Omni Southpark Hotel 4140 Governor's Row, Austin
Family Practice Residency Advisory Committee 1. Welcome and Introduction – Roland Goertz, MD, Chair 2. Consideration of Summary Notes for June 19, 2013 meeting – Dr. Goertz 3. Consideration and discussion of Annual Financial Reports submitted by programs – Clare Hawkins, MD, Vice-Chair 4. Consideration and discussion of Annual Written Reports submitted by programs summarizing activities of the last year – Dr. Goertz 5. Consideration of Fiscal Year 2015 Funding Recommendation – Dr. Goertz 6. Discussion of changes in procedure for presenting committee recommendations to the Coordinating Board – Stacey Silverman, PHD 7. Update on the Faculty Development Center – Cindy Passmore, Executive Director, Faculty Development Center 8. Update on status of Graduate Medical Expansion grant programs established by the 83rd Legislature – Suzanne Pickens 9. Consideration of the Selection of Chair and Vice Chair for Fiscal Year 2014 – Dr. Goertz 10. Consideration and discussion of Future Agenda Items and Future Meeting Dates – Dr. Goertz 11. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Suzanne Pickens, 512/427-6240
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
February 26, 2014 – 10:00 AM
320 Iwo Jima Blvd, Marine Military Academy Cadet Act. Ctr, Harlingen
Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program Regional Advisory Committee 1. Welcome and Introductions. 2. Approval of minutes of the October 30, 2013 Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program Regional Advisory Committee Meeting (Vote required). 3. Update on Medicaid and Chip Eligibility Changes under the Affordable Care Act. 4. Update on Medicaid Tele-monitoring Benefit. 5. Update on Personal Care Services rules. 6. Update on Major Medicaid Managed Care Initiatives. a. Carving nursing homes into STAR+PLUS b. Intellectual and Developmental Disability carve-in c. STAR Kids d. STAR+PLUS in Medicaid Rural Service Areas e. Behavioral Health Carve-in 7. Update on Therapy Changes for January 2014. 8. Update on Requirement for National Drug Codes on Clinician Administered Outpatient Drugs. 9. Update on Texas Women's Health Program. 10. Update on Related Programs and Policies. a. Status of primary care rate increases b. Texas Health Steps Changes for January 1, 2014 c. Senate Bill 8: provider marketing requirements d. Provider administrative simplification 11. Public Comment. 12. Discussion on Schedule for Next Meeting. 13. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: 512/463-5561
Statewide Health Coordinating Council
February 26, 2014 – 10:00 AM
Brown-Heatly Building, Room 1410, 4900 North Lamar, Austin
Texas Center for Nursing Workforce Studies Advisory Committee The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Establish Quorum and Approval of Excused Absences 3. Review of February 26, 2014 Agenda 4. Approval of Minutes of September 11, 2013 Meeting 5. Review and Approval of 2013 Home Health and Hospice Care Nurse Staffing Study-Amy Brown 6. Review and Approval of 2013 Texas Governmental Public Health Nurse Staffing Study-Allison Dubin 7. Review and Approval of 2013 RN, VN, and APRN Nursing Education Program Information Survey (NEPIS) Reports-Allison Dubin and Cate Campbell 8. Update from the Texas Center for Nursing Workforce Studies (TCNWS)-Pam Lauer 9. Discussion and Approval of Advisory Committee Bylaws-Pam Lauer 10. Discussion and Approval of 2011-2013 Biennial Report to the Statewide Health Coordinating Council-Pam Lauer 11. Organizational Updates -Texas Board of Nursing (Kathy Thomas) -Texas Nurses Association (Cindy Zolnierek) -Texas Hospital Association (Elizabeth Sjoberg) -Texas Higher Education Coordinating Council (Chris Fowler) 12. Committee Member Resignations and New Appointments-Pam Lauer 13. Final Announcements and Public Comment 14. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: 512/463-5561
2/27/2014
State Board of Dental Examiners
February 27, 2014 – 03:00 PM
333 Guadalupe St, Austin
Texas State Board of Dental Examiners Anesthesia Ad-Hoc Committee Meeting Agenda 1. Call to Order. 2. Roll Call. 3. Discussion and Possible Action on Defining Qualified Personnel under 22 Tex. Admin. Code 110.6(c)(3)(A)(ii). – Dental Anesthesia Assistant National Certification Examination (DAANCE). 4. Discussion and Possible Action on requiring capnography for moderate sedation and deep/general sedation. 5. Discussion and Possible Action on dentist with Non-CODA accredited education qualifying for a Level 4 Anesthesia Permit. 6. Discussion and Possible Action directing staff on amending rules regarding Anesthesia Permit Requirements. 7. Public Comments. 8. Announcements. 9. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: 512/463-6400
Department of State Health Services
February 27, 2014 – 09:00 AM
Department of State Health Services, Building 2, Public Hearing Room 164, 909 West 45th Street, Austin
State Health Services Council Meeting Call to Order 1. Approval of November 20-21, 2013 Minutes 2. Council Operations: Election of Vice-Chair 3. Commissioner's Report regarding Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services; Family and Community Health Services; Disease Control and Prevention Services; Regulatory Services; Regional and Local Health Services; Chief Operating Office; Chief Financial Office; cross-agency coordination; Sunset review; flu update; primary health care expansion; Maternal Morbidity and Mortality Task Force; Drug Demand Reduction Advisory Committee; Council on Planning and Advising for the Prevention and Treatment of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Disorders; newborn screening transportation; legislative interim charges; legislative appropriation request process; coordinated strategic plan, privacy of health records at state hospitals; and staff and program recognitions 4. Consent Agenda (Recommend that the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) proceed with the rulemaking process in the following rule actions) a. New rules concerning the criteria for approving trainers of mental health first aid services b. New rules concerning the standards for a Jail-based Competency Restoration Program 5. Consent Agenda (Recommend to HHSC the proposal of the following rule actions for public comment) a. New rules concerning newborn screening for critical congenital heart disease b. Amendments to rules and new rules concerning the collection and release of hospital outpatient emergency room data, hospital discharge data, and outpatient surgical and radiological procedures at hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers c. Amendments to rules concerning the licensing and regulation of hospitals d. Repeal of a rule and a new rule concerning the memorandum of understanding between the Department of State Health Services and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality regarding radiation control functions e. Amendment to a rule concerning fees for certificates of registration, radioactive material licenses, emergency planning and implementation, and other regulatory services f. Amendment to a rule concerning the licensing of device distributors and manufacturers g. Amendment to rules concerning the licensure of tanning facilities h. Amendment to a rule concerning federal regulations on meat and poultry inspection i. Amendments to rules concerning fee schedules for clinical testing, newborn screening, and chemical analysis 6. General Public Comment Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Carolyn Bivens, 512/776-2370
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
February 27, 2014 – 09:00 AM
11670 Chito Samaniego, Educ. Svc. Ctr.-Reg. 19, Head Start Multipurpose Center Conf. Rm., El Paso
Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program Regional Advisory Committee 1. Welcome and Introductions. 2. Approval of minutes of the October 23, 2013 Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program Regional Advisory Committee Meeting (Vote required). 3. *Update on Medicaid and CHIP Eligibility Changes Under the Affordable Care Act. 4. *Update on Medicaid Tele-monitoring Benefit. 5. *Update on Personal Care Services rules. 6. *Update on Major Medicaid Managed Care Initiatives. a. Carving nursing homes into STAR+PLUS b. Intellectual and Developmental Disability carve-in c. STAR Kids d. STAR+PLUS in Medicaid Rural Service Areas e. Behavioral Health carve-in 7. *Update on Therapy Changes for January 2014. 8. *Update on Requirement for National Drug Codes on Clinician Administered Outpatient Drugs. 9. *Update on Texas Women's Health Program. 10. *Update on Related Programs and Policies. a. Status of primary care rate increases b. Texas Health Steps changes for January 1, 2014 c. Senate Bill 8: provider marketing requirements d. Provider administrative simplification 11. *Public Comment. 12. Discussion on schedule for next meeting. 13. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Lilia Herrera-Estrada, 915/834-7751
Statewide Health Coordinating Council
February 27, 2014 – 10:00 AM
Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar, Room 1410, Austin
The Council will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: 1. Chairman's Welcome and Introductions 2. Establish a Quorum-Roll Call and Approve Excused Absences 3. Approval of May 9, 2013 Meeting Minutes 4. HB 1023 Presentations and Discussion a. Background and Shortage-Matt Turner b. Mental Health Delivery-Sam Shore, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Division, DSHS c. Mental Health Workforce Policy Recommendations-Colleen Horton, The Hogg Foundation for Mental Health d. Public Comment e. Discussion 5. SHP Update a. Topics for Inclusion (Primary Care and Mental Health Workforces) 6. Texas Center for Nursing Workforce Studies Report-Pamela Lauer 7. SHCC Agency Representative's Reports a. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board-Stacey Silverman, PhD b. Health and Human Services Commission Jimmy Blanton c. Texas Department of State Health Services d. Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services-Lisa Glenn, MD 8. Health Professions Resource Center Report-Matt Turner 9. SHCC Project Director's Report Matt Turner a. SHCC Budget 10. Administrative Items and Next Steps 11. Public Comment and Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: 512/463-5561
2/28/2014
State Board of Dental Examiners
February 28, 2014 – 08:30 AM
333 Guadalupe St, Austin
Dental Board Meeting Agenda 1. Call to order. 2. Roll call. 3. Discussion and review of minutes from the November 8, 2013 board meeting. 4. Discussion of and possible action on proposed agreed settlement orders and consent orders. 5. Public comments. 6. Miscellaneous reports. 6.1. Professional Recovery Network Report. 6.2. Western Regional Examining Board Dental Report. 6.3. Western Regional Examining Board Dental Hygiene Report. 7. Discussion of and possible action concerning committee reports. 7.1. Dental Hygiene Advisory Committee. – Discussion and possible action on recommendation of Dental Hygienists to WREB as Examiners. 7.2. Dental Laboratory Certification Council. 7.3. Dental Review Committee. – Discussion and possible action on recommendation of Expert Review Panel. 8. Discussion of and possible action of rules. 8.1. Rule reviews in accordance with Texas Government Code, Section 2001.039. 8.1.1. Final Adoption Rule Review – 22 Tex. Admin. Code, Chapter 102, Fees. 8.1.2. Final Adoption Rule Review – 22 Tex. Admin. Code, Chapter 106, Dental Laboratories. 8.2 Final adoption of rules. 8.2.1. Final Adoption of New Rule – 22 Tex. Admin. Code, Section 101.1, General Qualifications for Licensure. 8.2.2. Final Adoption of New Rule – 22 Tex. Admin. Code, Section 101.5, Staggered Dental Registrations. 8.2.3. Final Adoption of New Rule – 22 Tex. Admin. Code, Section 108.12, Dental Treatment of Sleep Disorders. 8.3. Proposal of rules. 8.3.1. Proposal of Amendments – 22. Tex. Admin. Code, Section 101.3, Licensure by Credentials. 8.3.2. Proposal of Amendments – 22 Tex. Admin. Code, Section 108.8, Records of a Dentist. 8.3.3. Proposal of New Rule – 22 Tex. Admin. Code, Section 108.12, Dental Treatment of Sleep Disorders. 8.3.4. Proposal of New Rule – 22 Tex. Admin. Code, Section 108.14, Pediatric and Special Needs Case Management; Protective Stabilization. 9. Agency division activity reports. 9.1. Administration and Finance Division Report. 9.2. Dental Division Report. 9.3. Enforcement Division Report. 9.4. Licensing Division Report. 9.5. Legal Division Report. 10. Consideration and possible action on hearings at the State Office of Administrative HearingS (SOAH). 10.1. Administrative Law Judge Proposals for Decision. Docket No. 504-13-5562, Nelia Garcia-Morales, DDS, Texas Dental License Number 20718. – Consideration of the Administrative Law Judge's Proposal for Decision in Docket No. 504-13-5562. – Consideration of Staff's Recommendations for Disposition of Docket No. 504-13-5562, Including Adoption of the Proposal for Decision's Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law with/without Modifications. – Consider recommendations and take action: Nelia Garcia-Morales, DDS, Texas Dental License Number 20718. Docket No. 504-14-0471, Mychal S. Reilly, Applicant for Registered Dental Assistant. – Consideration of the Administrative Law Judge's Proposal for Decision in Docket No. 504-14-0471. – Consideration of Staff's Recommendations for Disposition of Docket No. 504-14-0471,Including Adoption of the Proposal for Decision's Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law with/without Modifications. – Consider recommendations and take action: Mychal S. Reilly, Applicant for Registered Dental Assistant. 10.2. Default Orders from SOAH. Docket No. 504-14-0264, Tuan Huynh-Tranh Pham, DDS, Texas Dental License Number 21910. – Consideration of the Administrative Law Judge's Order No. 2 Dismissing Case from Docket in Docket No. 504-14-0264. – Consideration of Staff's Recommendations for Disposition of Docket No. 504-14-0264,Including Adoption of the Order of the Board. – Consider recommendations and take action: Tuan Huynh-Tranh Pham, DDS, Texas Dental License Number 21910. 11. Executive Director's Report. 12. Presiding officer's report. 13. Election of Board Secretary. 14. Announcements. 15. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: 512/463-6400
Comptroller of Public Accounts
February 28, 2014 – 10:00 AM
111 East 17th Street, Room 205, L.B.J. Building, Austin
Medicaid and Public Assistance Fraud Oversight Task Force I. Introduction: Call to Order and Welcome II. Roll Call of Task Force Member Agencies A. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) B. Office of the Attorney General (OAG) C. Department of Public Safety D. State Auditor's Office E. Texas Department of Insurance F. Comptroller III. Public Comment IV. Action Item: Approval of Minutes from December 3, 2013 meeting V. Update from HHSC – Office of Inspector General on Medicaid fraud prevention VI. Updates regarding fraud prevention from other Task Force Member Agencies VII. Discussion of future agenda items VIII. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: 512/463-5561
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
February 28, 2014 – 10:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd., Brown-Heatly Bldg Public Hearing Rm, Austin
Health and Human Services Commission Council 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of the November 22, 2013 Council Meeting Minutes 3. Executive Commissioner's Status Report 4. Information Presentations a. Affordable Care Act b. LAR Process and Timeline Overview 5. Information Items Related to Rules a. Regarding Emergency amendment to the Medicaid for Transitioning Foster Care Youth Information on emergency rule amendment proposed in the Texas Register in Title 1, Texas Administrative Code, Part 15, Chapter s366.611. b. Regarding Medicaid and CHIP Eligibility Information on emergency rule amendments proposed in the Texas Register in Title 1, Texas Administrative Code, Part 15, Chapter 366, Chapter 370, and Chapter 375. c. Regarding Hospital Specific Limit Information on rule amendments proposed in the Texas Register in Title 1, Texas Administrative Code, Part 15, Chapter 355, Subchapter J, Division, 4, s355.8066. 6. Action Items Related to Rules a. Regarding Inpatient Hospital Reimbursement Consideration on a new rule to be proposed in the Texas Register in Title 1, Texas Administrative Code, Part 15, Chapter s355.8052. b. Regarding Managed Care Expansion Consideration on a new rule to be proposed in the Texas Register in Title 1, Texas Administrative Code, Part 15, Chapter 353. c. Regarding Waiver Payments to Other Performers Consideration on a new rule to be proposed in the Texas Register in Title 1, Texas Administrative Code, Part 15, Chapter 355, Subchapter J, Division 11, Chapter 355, s355.8201, s355.8202, and s355.8203. d. Regarding Reimbursement Methodology for Physicians & other Practitioners Consideration on a new rule to be proposed in the Texas Register in Title 1, Texas Administrative Code, Part 15, Chapter 355, s355.8085, s355.7001, and delete s355.8081. e. Regarding Substitute Physicians Consideration on a new rule to be proposed in the Texas Register in Title 1, Texas Administrative Code, Part 15, Chapter 354, s354.1060 and s354.1062. 7. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: 512/487-3300
3/2/2014
Department of State Health Services
March 2, 2014 – 04:00 PM
Omni Hotel at the Colonnade, La Joya Ballroom, Ground Flr, 9821 Colonnade Boulevard, San Antonio
Texas State Child Fatality Review Team Committee Roll Call and Establishment of Quorum/Introductions Review and Approval of Meeting Minutes from the January 10, 2014 Meeting Report from the Committee Chair Election of a Committee Vice Chair Report on 2013 Review Team Accomplishments and Recommendations Position Statement Update: Fire and Burn Safety Question and Answer Session Next Meeting: July 18, 2014 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Department of State Health Services 1100 West 49th Street Tower Building, Room T-407 Austin, Texas. Additional Information Contact: 512/463-5561
3/3/2014
Department of State Health Services
March 3, 2014 – 10:00 AM
Brown-Heatly Building, Room 1410, 4900 North Lamar, Austin
Texas School Health Advisory Call to Order-Jan Hungate, Ed.D., Presiding Officer Welcome and Introduction of Members, Guests and Staff Approval of the Agenda-Jan Hungate Reading and Approval of the Jan. 13, 2014 Minutes-Jan Hungate Reproductive Health Work Group Report-Kelly Reed-Hirsch Childhood Obesity Prevention Resolution Update-Kelly Reed-Hirsch Fitnessgram Work Group Report-Steve Kelder, Ph.D. Agency Updates Review of the New Texas Education Agency Coordinated School Health Curriculum-Barney Fudge Recommendations for Student Improvement based on Fitnessgram Data-Barney Fudge Healthy School Environment Checklist-Anita Wheeler-Hill Approval of Document Revisions-Various Members Children with Disabilities Work Group Report-Becky Rendon Work Plan-Anita Wheeler-Hill Agenda Topics for School Health Advisory Councils-Call for New Topics-Jan Hungate Coordinated School Health Data Sets-Call for New Websites-Jan Hungate Reminder of Next Meeting Date: May 12, 2014; Determine Agenda Topics-Jan Hungate Public Comment Adjourn.
Additional Information Contact: 512/463-5561
Department of State Health Services
March 3, 2014 – 10:00 AM
Brown-Heatly Building, Room 1410, 4900 North Lamar, Austin
Texas School Health Advisory Committee Call to Order-Jan Hungate, Ed.D., Presiding Officer Welcome and Introduction of Members, Guests and Staff Approval of the Agenda-Jan Hungate Reading and Approval of the Jan. 13, 2014 Minutes-Jan Hungate Reproductive Health Work Group Report-Kelly Reed-Hirsch Childhood Obesity Prevention Resolution Update-Kelly Reed-Hirsch Fitnessgram Work Group Report-Steve Kelder, Ph.D. Agency Updates Review of the New Texas Education Agency Coordinated School Health Curriculum-Barney Fudge Recommendations for Student Improvement based on Fitnessgram Data-Barney Fudge Healthy School Environment Checklist-Anita Wheeler-Hill Approval of Document Revisions-Various Members Children with Disabilities Work Group Report-Becky Rendon Work Plan-Anita Wheeler-Hill Agenda Topics for School Health Advisory Councils-Call for New Topics-Jan Hungate Coordinated School Health Data Sets-Call for New Websites-Jan Hungate Reminder of Next Meeting Date: May 12, 2014; Determine Agenda Topics-Jan Hungate Public Comment Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: 512/463-5561
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
March 3, 2013 – 9:30 AM
Mental Health and Mental Retardation Center, Public Hearing Room 164, 909 West 45th St., Building II, Austin
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing on Monday, March 3, 2014, at 9:30 a.m. to receive public comment on proposed payment rates for cognitive rehabilitation therapy in the Home and Community-based Services (HCS) and Community Living Assistance and Support Services (CLASS) waiver programs operated by the Department of Aging and Disability Services. The hearing will be held in compliance with Human Resources Code §32.0282 and Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Title 1, §355.105(g), which require that public hearings be held on proposed reimbursement rates before such rates are approved by HHSC. Proposal. HHSC proposes rates for cognitive rehabilitation therapy in the HCS and CLASS programs. The proposed rates will be effective April 1, 2014, and were determined in accordance with the rate setting methodologies listed below under “Methodology and Justification.” Methodology and Justification. The proposed payment rates reflect the funding of these services in the 83rd Legislative session (Senate Bill 1, 83rd Legislature, Regular Session, 2013). The proposed payment rates were determined in accordance with the rate setting methodologies codified at 1 TAC, Chapter 355, Subchapter E, §355.505, Reimbursement Methodology for the CLASS Waiver Program and Subchapter F, §355.723, Reimbursement Methodology for HCS and Texas Home Living Programs, and were subsequently adjusted in accordance with 1 TAC Chapter 355, Subchapter A, §355.101, Introduction, and Subchapter B, §355.201, Establishment and Adjustment of Reimbursement Rates by HHSC. Briefing Package. A briefing package describing the proposed payment rates will be available at http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/rad/rate-packets.shtml on February 14, 2014. Those interested may obtain a copy of the briefing package before the hearing by contacting Rate Analysis by telephone at 512-730-7401; by fax at 512-730-7475; or by email at sarah.hambrick@hhsc.state.tx.us. The briefing package also will be available at the public hearing. Written Comments. Written comments regarding the proposed payment rates may be submitted instead of, or in addition to, oral testimony until 5 p.m. the day of the hearing. Written comments may be sent by U.S. mail, overnight mail, special delivery mail, hand delivery, fax, or email. U.S. Mail Texas Health and Human Services Commission Attention: Rate Analysis, Mail Code H-400 P.O. Box 149030 Austin, Texas 78714-9030 Overnight mail, special delivery mail or hand delivery Texas Health and Human Services Commission Attention: Rate Analysis, Mail Code H-400 Brown Heatly Building 4900 North Lamar Boulevard Austin, Texas 78751-2316 Phone number for package delivery: 512-730-7401 Fax Attention: Rate Analysis at 512-707-7475 Email judy.myers@hhsc.state.tx.us
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
March 3, 2014 – 10:30 AM
Mental Health and Mental Retardation Center, Public Hearing Room 164, 909 West 45th St., Building II, Austin
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing on Monday, March 3, 2014, at 10:30 a.m. to receive public comment on proposed payment rates for the Home and Community-Based Services – Adult Mental Health (HCBS–AMH) program operated by the Department of State Health Services (DSHS). The hearing will be held in compliance with Human Resources Code §32.0282 and Texas Administrative Code, Title 1 (1 TAC), §355.105(g), which require that public hearings be held on proposed reimbursement rates before such rates are approved by HHSC. Proposal. HHSC proposes rates for the new HCBS-AMH program. The proposed rates will be effective April 1, 2014, and were determined in accordance with the rate setting methodologies listed below under “Methodology and Justification.”Methodology and Justification. The proposed payment rates reflect the funding of these services through the 2014–15 General Appropriations Act, 83rd Legislature, Regular Session, 2013 (Article II, DSHS, Rider 81). The rider directs that appropriated funds be used to develop a program for adults with complex needs and extended or repeated state inpatient psychiatric stays. The proposed payment rates were determined in accordance with the rate setting methodologies codified at 1 TAC §355.9070, Reimbursement Methodology for DSHS HCBS–AMH, which is effective on March 1, 2014, as noted in the January 24, 2014, issue of the Texas Register (39 TexReg 395); 1 TAC §355.101, Introduction; and 1 TAC §355.201, Establishment and Adjustment of Reimbursement Rates by the HHSC.Briefing Package. A briefing package describing the proposed payment rates will be available at http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/rad/rate-packets.shtml on February 14, 2014. Those interested may obtain a copy of the briefing package before the hearing by contacting Rate Analysis by telephone at 512-730-7401; by fax at 512-730-7475; or by email at sarah.hambrick@hhsc.state.tx.us. The briefing package also will be available at the public hearing. Written Comments. Written comments regarding the proposed payment rates may be submitted instead of, or in addition to, oral testimony until 5 p.m. the day of the hearing. Written comments may be sent by U.S. mail, overnight mail, special delivery mail, hand delivery, fax, or email.U.S. Mail Texas Health and Human Services Commission Attention: Rate Analysis, Mail Code H-400 P.O. Box 149030 Austin, Texas 78714-9030 Overnight mail, special delivery mail or hand delivery Texas Health and Human Services Commission Attention: Rate Analysis, Mail Code H-400 Brown Heatly Building 4900 North Lamar Boulevard Austin, Texas 78751-2316 Phone number for package delivery: 512-730-7401 Fax Attention: Rate Analysis at 512-730-7475 Email sarah.hambrick@hhsc.state.tx.us
3/5/2014
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
March 5, 2014 – 09:00 AM
4900 N. Lamar Blvd., HHSC Brown-Heatly Bldg., Room 1420, Austin
Task Force for Children with Special Needs Agenda: 1. Welcome and Introduction 2. Approval of October Meeting Minutes 3. Project Presentations: Trademark Media a. Priority I: Informed and Empowered Parents/Children with Special Needs Web project presentation by Trademark Media (web Developer) b. Priority II: Crisis Prevention/Intervention, final report draft discussion 4. Project update/discussion: Legislative Update Report 5. Public Comment 6. Discuss Next Potential Action Items and Meeting Dates 7. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: 512/463-5561
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
March 5, 2014 – 01:00 PM
Center for Community Cooperation, 2900 Live Oak St. Dallas
Medicaid Managed Care Initiatives Information Session for Consumers. The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will implement several Medicaid managed care initiatives. These initiatives relate to changes to the STAR and STAR+PLUS Medicaid managed care programs. HHSC staff and Medicaid managed care organization representatives will be available to offer information and respond to questions. The 4 p.m. session will be directed towards consumers, families, and other stakeholders. Dallas is part of the Dallas service area. Additional meetings will be held in these other service areas: Bexar, El Paso, Harris, Hidalgo, Jefferson, Lubbock, Nueces and Tarrant. Please visit http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/medicaid/MMC.shtml for updates.1. Managed care overview 2. STAR+PLUS expansion to Medicaid Rural Service Areas 3. Delivery of mental health rehabilitation and targeted case management services through managed care 4. Delivery of acute care services for most adults who have intellectual or developmental disabilities, through the STAR+PLUS managed care program 5. Delivery of nursing facility services through the STAR+PLUS managed care program 6. Questions and Answers 7. Adjourn. Contact: Michelle Zook, Communications Specialist, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-730-7437, Michelle.Zook@hhsc.state.tx.us.
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
March 5, 2014 – 04:00 PM
Center for Community Cooperation, 2900 Live Oak St. Dallas
Medicaid Managed Care Initiatives Information Session for Consumers. The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will implement several Medicaid managed care initiatives. These initiatives relate to changes to the STAR and STAR+PLUS Medicaid managed care programs. HHSC staff and Medicaid managed care organization representatives will be available to offer information and respond to questions. The 4 p.m. session will be directed towards consumers, families, and other stakeholders. Dallas is part of the Dallas service area. Additional meetings will be held in these other service areas: Bexar, El Paso, Harris, Hidalgo, Jefferson, Lubbock, Nueces and Tarrant. Please visit http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/medicaid/MMC.shtml for updates.1. Managed care overview 2. STAR+PLUS expansion to Medicaid Rural Service Areas 3. Delivery of mental health rehabilitation and targeted case management services through managed care 4. Delivery of acute care services for most adults who have intellectual or developmental disabilities, through the STAR+PLUS managed care program 5. Delivery of nursing facility services through the STAR+PLUS managed care program 6. Questions and Answers 7. Adjourn. Contact: Michelle Zook, Communications Specialist, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-730-7437, Michelle.Zook@hhsc.state.tx.us.
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
March 5, 2014 – 01:00 PM
John H. Winters Building , Public Hearing Room , 701 West 51st St., Austin
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed new rules and amendments to existing rules under Title 1, Part 15, Chapters 366, 370, and 375, concerning the implementation of Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) eligibility changes. The purpose of the proposed rules is to amend previously adopted rules implementing federally required income eligibility changes to Medicaid included in section 1902(e)(14) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. § 1396a(e)(14)) and CHIP as required by section 2102(b)(1)(B) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. § 1397bb(b)(1)(B)), and section 2107(e)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. § 1397gg(e)(1)). The rules, adopted December 13, 2013, changed prior financial eligibility criteria for Medicaid and CHIP to conform to federal law and regulations that are effective January 1, 2014. The proposed rules modify definitions and terms to align the rules with federal laws and regulations and current HHSC policy and processes; restore assets and resource tests for the Medically Needy and the Refugee Medical Assistance programs; allow each CHIP member to select a managed care organization for health and dental coverage based on the service area where they live, rather than making the selection at the family level; modify the CHIP waiting period exemptions to comply with federal rules; and allow a Medicaid recipient denied at renewal for failure to provide information 90 days to submit the requested information without having to submit a new full application. Written comments on the proposal may be submitted to Amanda Austin, HHSC, Office of Social Services, MC-2115, 909 West 45th St., Austin, TX 78751, or by email to Amanda.Austin@hhsc.state.tx.us, within 30 days after publication of this proposal in the Texas Register.
3/6/2014
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
March 6, 2014 – 01:00 PM
University of North Texas Health Science Center, Everett Hall (RES-100), 3500 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth
Medicaid Managed Care Initiatives Information Session for Consumers. The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will implement several Medicaid managed care initiatives. These initiatives relate to changes to the STAR and STAR+PLUS Medicaid managed care programs. HHSC staff and Medicaid managed care organization representatives will be available to offer information and respond to questions. The 4 p.m. session will be directed towards consumers, families, and other stakeholders. Fort Worth is part of the Tarrant service area. Additional meetings will be held in these other service areas: Bexar, Dallas, El Paso, Harris, Hidalgo, Jefferson, Lubbock and Nueces. Please visit http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/medicaid/MMC.shtml for updates.1. Managed care overview 2. STAR+PLUS expansion to Medicaid Rural Service Areas 3. Delivery of mental health rehabilitation and targeted case management services through managed care 4. Delivery of acute care services for most adults who have intellectual or developmental disabilities, through the STAR+PLUS managed care program 5. Delivery of nursing facility services through the STAR+PLUS managed care program 6. Questions and Answers 7. Adjourn. Contact: Michelle Zook, Communications Specialist, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-730-7437, Michelle.Zook@hhsc.state.tx.us.
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
March 6, 2014 – 04:00 PM
University of North Texas Health Science Center, Everett Hall (RES-100), 3500 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth
Medicaid Managed Care Initiatives Information Session for Consumers. The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will implement several Medicaid managed care initiatives. These initiatives relate to changes to the STAR and STAR+PLUS Medicaid managed care programs. HHSC staff and Medicaid managed care organization representatives will be available to offer information and respond to questions. The 4 p.m. session will be directed towards consumers, families, and other stakeholders. Fort Worth is part of the Tarrant service area. Additional meetings will be held in these other service areas: Bexar, Dallas, El Paso, Harris, Hidalgo, Jefferson, Lubbock and Nueces. Please visit http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/medicaid/MMC.shtml for updates.1. Managed care overview 2. STAR+PLUS expansion to Medicaid Rural Service Areas 3. Delivery of mental health rehabilitation and targeted case management services through managed care 4. Delivery of acute care services for most adults who have intellectual or developmental disabilities, through the STAR+PLUS managed care program 5. Delivery of nursing facility services through the STAR+PLUS managed care program 6. Questions and Answers 7. Adjourn. Contact: Michelle Zook, Communications Specialist, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-730-7437, Michelle.Zook@hhsc.state.tx.us.
3/7/2014
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
March 7, 2014 – 02:00 PM
John H. Winters Building , Public Hearing Room , 701 West 51st St., Austin
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed new rules and amendments to §§363.601-603, 363.605, and 363.607 under Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 363, Subchapter F, concerning Purpose, Definitions, Provider Participation Requirements, Benefits and Limitations, and Place of Service. In September 2012 the Texas State Auditor's Office (SAO) issued a report entitled, "The Health and Human Services Commission's Administration of Home Health Services within the Texas Health Steps Program." The SAO report provides recommendations to improve program efficiencies and reduce opportunities for fraud and waste. Specific recommendations include strengthening processes for obtaining documentation to establish the need for services. HHSC proposes the rule amendments to align program and medical policy for personal care services provided to individuals under the age of 21 through the Texas Health Steps Comprehensive Care Program. In addition, proposed rule changes aim to strengthen the documentation process for establishing diagnostic information in line with the SAO recommendations. The proposal also updates the language to reflect current terminology. Written comments on the proposed new rule and amendments to the rule may be submitted to Shelly Robichaux, Policy Advisor, HHSC, Medicaid/Children’s Health Insurance Program Division, 4900 N. Lamar MC: H600 Austin, Texas 78751 by fax to 512-730-7472; or by email to shelly.robichaux@hhsc.state.tx.us within 30 days of publication of this proposal in the Texas Register.
3/10/2014
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
March 10, 2014 – 10:00 AM
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital, 2222 Welborn St., Dallas
Texas Office for Prevention of Developmental Disabilities Executive Committee. Call to Order: Roll call of Members/Establish Quorum Greetings and Introductions: Richard Garnett, Ph.D. Approval of Minutes from December 6, 2013 Meeting Report on Child Safety and Injury Prevention Committee: Ashley Givens Report on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Collaborative: Mary Tijerina, Ph.D., MSSW Report on Texas Office for Prevention of Developmental Disabilities (TOPDD) Staff: Janet Sharkis Nominate/Re-elect Steering Committee members (Vote Required) Scheduling of Next Meeting: Richard Garnett, Ph.D. *Public Comment Adjourn Contact: Angela Morales, Data and Operations Manager, TOPDD, 512-206-4544, Fax 512-206-5211, angela.morales@hhsc.state.tx.us.
3/11/2014
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
March 11, 2014 – 11:00 AM
Brown-Heatly Building , Public Hearing Room , 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed new rule under Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 354, Subchapter B, §354.1452, concerning Provider Marketing, and amended rule under Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 353, Subchapter E, §353.405, concerning Marketing. HHSC proposes new §354.1452 to specify the types of provider marketing that are prohibited as well as those that are considered permissible and to permit providers to submit proposed marketing materials to HHSC for review and prior authorization to ensure that the materials are in compliance with the rule. HHSC also proposes to amend §353.405 to include a reference to proposed new §354.1452, which will extend the provider marketing activity requirements to providers under Medicaid managed care and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), clarify that managed care organizations are allowed to assist their existing clients with reapplication, and allow STAR+PLUS providers to educate clients about the availability of long-term care services and supports, if the activities are permitted by the provider's contract. The rules are intended to decrease fraud and improve the client experience. Written comments on the proposed amendments to the rule may be submitted to Jimmy Perez, HHSC, Medicaid/CHIP Policy Development, MC-H310, Brown Heatly Building, 4900 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX 78751; by fax to 512-730-7472; or by email to Jimmy.Perez@hhsc.state.tx.us, within 30 days after publication of this proposal in the Texas Register.
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