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Deaf Blind with Multiple Disabilities (DBMD)

This program provides home and community-based services to people who are deaf-blind with multiple disabilities as a cost-effective alternative to institutional placement. The program focuses on increasing opportunities for consumers to communicate and interact with their environment. | Read more

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News & Alerts

Webinar Scheduled for Providers of DADS 1915(c) Waiver Programs concerning the STAR program in the Medicaid Rural Service Area on May 10, 2012 (May 7, 2012)
Update on Rescheduled trainings in Wichita Falls for STAR program in the Medicaid Rural Service Area (Apr 11, 2012)
Repeal of rules for certain Memoranda of Understanding (Apr 4, 2012)
Notice of cancellation of April 4, 2012 training for DADS 1915(C) Waiver Providers in the Wichita Falls Medicaid Rural Service Area (RSA) (Apr 4, 2012)
DSHS Case Management for Children and Pregnant Women (Mar 30, 2012)
Previous alerts

Letters [Provider (PL) and Information (IL)]
Number	Title	Date
IL 2012-40 PDF	Important July 1, 2012, EDI 5010 Compliance Deadline Information -- affects Provider Claim Payment for ANSI Claim Submitters Only	05/15/2012
IL 2012-35 PDF	The STAR Program in the Medicaid Rural Service Area Involving Individuals Enrolled in 1915© Waiver Programs	04/23/2012
IL 2012-32 PDF	How to Check for Long Term Care Claim Payment Information	04/05/2012
IL 2012-08 PDF	Managing the Most Frequent Rejected and Denied Provider Claims	03/22/2012
IL 2012-21 PDF	New EDI 5010 Diagnosis Code Requirement -- affects Claim Submission and Payment	03/13/2012

All provider letters for DBMD

Policy Clarifications
Title/Number	Date
Community Services Policy Clarification CS 04001, CSCBA 04001, CSCWP 04001, CSDBMD 04001, CSCLASS 04001, CSMDCP 04001	11/19/2004
Community Care Policy Clarification CCAD 03005, AFC 03001, CBA 03001, CBA/AFC 03001, CLASS 03002, CWP 03003, DB-MD 03002	06/30/2003
Community Care Policy Clarification CCAD/CBA/HCSS/CLASS/CWP/DB-MD 03001	04/08/2003
Billable Nursing Services and Non-billable Time and Activities	09/26/2001
Appropriation Riders, 77th Legislative Session	09/25/2001

All policy clarifications for DBMD

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Updated: March 27, 2012

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