HHSC: Numerous Rate Proposals

Regulatory
July 9, 2019
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PROPOSED REIMBURSEMENT RATES FOR THE DEAF-BLIND WITH MULTIPLE DISABILITIES WAIVER Hearing. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) conducted a public hearing to receive comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for the Deaf-Blind with Multiple Disabilities Waiver Program (DBMD). Proposal. HHSC proposes to increase the payment rates for all DBMD services in accordance with the 2020-21 General Appropriations Act (Article II, 86th Legislature, Regular Session, 2019, Rider 44). These payment rates are proposed to be effective September 1, 2019.  The proposed payment rates were calculated in accordance with Title 1 of the Texas Administrative Code §355.513, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for the DBMD program. See proposed rates below. PUBLIC COMMENT. Susie Welch, DBMAT, Parent from Big Spring, stated that these rate adjustments will help them find qualified individuals to work with her son. Tish Smith, DBMAT, Parent from Austin, stated that sh

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