PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE:
Proposed Medicaid Hospice Payment Rates
October 17, 2014
2 p.m.
Meeting Site:
Health and Human Services Commission
Brown-Heatly Building
Public Hearing Room
4900 North Lamar Blvd.
Austin, Texas 78751
Entry is through security at the building entrance facing Lamar Boulevard.
Effective September 1, 2014, this building and campus are smoke-free. Smoking is not allowed anywhere on the property.
Hearing. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing on October 17, 2014, at 2 p.m. to receive public comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for hospice routine home, continuous home, inpatient respite, and general inpatient care. The Medicaid hospice program is operated by the Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS).
The hearing will be held in compliance with Texas Human Resources Code §32.0282, Government Code §531.021, and Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Title 1, §355.105(g), which require public notice and hearings on proposed Medicaid reimbursement rates before such rates are approved by HHSC.
Proposal. The payment rates for hospice routine home, continuous home, inpatient respite, and general inpatient care are proposed to be effective October 1, 2014.
Methodology and Justification. The hospice reimbursement methodology is located at the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 42, Part 418, Subpart G.
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 or after October 3, 2014. Those interested may also 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 RAD-LTSS@hhsc.state.tx.us. The briefing package will also 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
Rate Analysis Department, 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
Rate Analysis Department, Mail Code H-400
Brown Heatly Building
4900 North Lamar
Austin, Texas 78751-2316
Phone number for package delivery: 512-730-7401
Fax
Attention: Rate Analysis at 512-730-7475
Email
RAD-LTSS@hhsc.state.tx.us
People requiring Americans with Disabilities Act accommodation, auxiliary aids or services should contact Rate Analysis at 512-730-7401 at least 72 hours before the hearing so appropriate arrangements can be made.