August 13, 2018 - 10:30am

Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Public Hearing Room
4900 North Lamar Blvd.
Austin Texas, 78751

Agenda

Webcasting Available

Entry is through security at the main entrance of the building facing Lamar Boulevard. Free parking is available in front of the building and in the adjacent parking garage.

Hearing. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on the proposed Medicaid payment rates for Post-Acute Rehabilitation Services (PARS) in the Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services (CRS) program.

The hearing will be held in compliance with Texas Human Resources Code §117.074(c), which requires public notice of and the opportunity for public comment on proposed reimbursement rates paid for medical services provided under that chapter.

Proposal. HHSC proposes new payment rates for PARS effective September 1, 2018.

Methodology and Justification. The proposed payment rate was calculated in accordance with Title 1 of the Texas Administrative Code §355.9040, relating to the reimbursement methodology for the Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services Program.

Briefing Package. A briefing package describing the proposed payment rate will be available at https://rad.hhs.texas.gov/rate-packets on or after July 27th, 2018. Interested parties may also obtain a copy of the briefing package prior to the hearing by contacting the HHSC Rate Analysis Department by telephone at (512) 730-7401; by fax at (512) 730-7475; or by e-mail at RAD-LTSS@hhsc.state.tx.us. In addition, the briefing package will be available at the public hearing.

Written Comments. Written comments regarding the proposed payment rate may be submitted in lieu 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
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
Health and Human Services Commission
Rate Analysis Department, Mail Code H-400
Brown-Heatly Building
4900 North Lamar Blvd.
Austin, Texas 78751

Phone number for package delivery: 512-730-7401

Fax
Attention: RAD Long Term Services and Supports at 512-730-7475

E-mail
RAD-LTSS@hhsc.state.tx.us

Persons with disabilities who wish to attend the hearing and require auxiliary aids or services should contact Rate Analysis at (512) 730-7401 at least 72 hours prior to the hearing so appropriate arrangements can be made.