DADS Provider News, Alerts & Bulletins

The purpose of this alert is to notify all CLASS case management agencies (CMAs) and direct services agencies (DSAs) of the availability of an updated version of the instructions to Form 3660 (CLASS Request for Adaptive Aids, Medical Supplies, Minor Home Modifications or Dental Services/Sedation). This revision did not result in changes to Form 3660; revisions were limited to the instructions for completion of the form. Changes made clarify roles and responsibilities of the individual or their legally authorized representative, the case manager, the DSA representative and an appropriate professional with regard to completion of parts A - D of the form.

CMAs and DSAs must follow these revised instructions to Form 3660. These revised instructions can be located at http://www.dads.state.tx.us/handbooks/instr/3000/F3660/.

If you have questions about these changes or need additional information, please contact the IDD Waivers Program Enrollment/Utilization Review message line at 512-438-4991.

The Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) invites you to the third in a series of four webinars on topics addressing Culture Change in nursing homes. The event, Activities in a Person Directed Environment, will be held Tuesday, May 22, 2012, from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. CDT.

The session will discuss the concepts of

• person directed and person centered activities,
• how to get started with supporting person directed activities, and
• will illustrate examples of ways to adapt person directed activities that may suit your home’s environment.

Registration for this Webinar is now open at the following link: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/523416368.

If you have questions or would like information on participating in future webinars, please send e-mail to DADSCultureChange@dads.state.tx.us.

MDS jRAVEN version 1.1.5, released on May 4, 2012, is available at https://www.qtso.com/ravendownload.html.

Questions about jRAVEN should be directed to the QIES Technical Support Office (QTSO) help desk at 1-800-339-9313.

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is hosting a webinar, Thursday, May 10th, 2012, at 2:00pm. This webinar repeats the series of trainings that were held for providers who serve individuals in Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) 1915(c) waivers who live in the Medicaid Rural Service Area (Medicaid RSA) and will soon receive their acute care services through the STAR program in the Medicaid RSA. The waivers include Community Based Alternatives, Medically Dependent Children Program, Community Living Assistance and Support Services, Deaf Blind with Multiple Disabilities, Home and Community-based Services and Texas Home Living. The webinar will allow HHSC to present information ensuring a successful expansion of the STAR program in the Medicaid RSA for those individuals who are enrolled in DADS 1915(c) waivers. Service providers of DADS 1915(c) waiver services will be given an opportunity to have questions answered relevant to the STAR program in the Medicaid RSA and the coordination of those acute care services through the Managed Care Organizations (MCOs).

There is no cost to participate in this webinar training. To register, click on the box, "REGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCE" below. Or copy and paste the address provided in your web browser address window: https://stateoftexas.centurylinkccc.com/attendee/RegisterLogin.aspx?hubconfID=1291600&qtID=1&act=reg

Please refer to the DADS provider website program page for alerts and/or information letters for updates regarding pertinent STAR program in the Medicaid RSA information.

CenturyLink Conferencing Conference Registration

You have been invited to register for a conference.

• Title: STAR Medicaid Managed Care
• Moderator: Geoff Wool
• Date and Time: Thursday, May 10, 2012, 2:00 PM CDT
• Duration: 150 minutes

REGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCE

Message from Moderator: The Texas Health and Human Service Commission is conducting a STAR Medicaid managed care webinar for long term services and supports providers of 1915(c) waiver services. The webinar will provide information on the STAR Medicaid managed care program in the Medicaid Rural Service Area. Participation is limited to the first 125 callers. Due to the limited registration, please submit only one registration per provider office. Inquiries may be sent to diane.eberhart@hhsc.state.tx.us.

Additional Conference Information:
Description: Please visit the HHSC managed care initiatives webpage at http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/medicaid/MMC.shtml for more information.

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The Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) is expanding utilization management and review (UMR) activities to include review of DAHS, effective June 1, 2012.

Additional information will be published prior to implementation.

DAHS providers are invited to submit comments on the following:

• Utilization review questions (PDF) planned for DAHS, and
• Document Request form (PDF). Utilization review staff will use the form to request documents from the DAHS facility. Some documents may need to be submitted for one year and others for a shorter period of time.

Please submit your comments on the attached documents by no later than close of business on 5-11-2012 to Gaylyn Pfahles, at gaylyn.pfahles@dads.state.tx.us (5/3/2012)