December 18, 2019 - 4:00pm
Health and Human Services Commission, Robert D. Moreton Building Public Hearing Room M-100
1100 W. 49th Street
Austin Texas, 78751
Agenda
Entry is through security at the main entrance to the building facing 49th Street.
Hearing. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive comment on proposed amendments to §355.8065, relating to Disproportionate Share Hospital Reimbursement Methodology, §355.8066, relating to Hospital-Specific Limit Methodology, and §355.8212, relating to Waiver Payments to Hospitals for Uncompensated Charity Care.
HHSC will broadcast the public hearing. Persons watching remotely can submit written comments. The broadcast can be accessed at https://hhs.texas.gov/about-hhs/communications-events/live-archived-meetings, and will be archived for access on demand at the same website.
Proposal. HHSC proposes to amend §355.8065, relating to Disproportionate Share Hospital Reimbursement Methodology, §355.8066, relating to Hospital-Specific Limit Methodology, and §355.8212, relating to Waiver Payments to Hospitals for Uncompensated Charity Care. The proposed amendments were published in the November 29, 2019, issue of the Texas Register.
Background and Purpose. The proposed rule amendments describe new payment caps for the Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) and Uncompensated Care (UC) Medicaid supplemental payment programs. HHSC proposes to implement a full offset methodology for the state payment cap. That means any payment for services provided to a Medicaid client from any source will be included as an offset to all appropriate Medicaid costs.
Written Comments. Written comments regarding the proposal may be sent by U.S. mail, overnight mail, special delivery mail, hand delivery, or e-mail by December 30, 2019. When e-mailing comments, please indicate "Comments on Proposed Rule 20R005" in the subject line.
U.S. Mail
Health and Human Services Commission
Rules Coordination Office, Mail Code 4102
P.O. Box 13247
Austin, Texas 78711-3247
Overnight mail, special delivery mail or hand delivery
Health and Human Services Commission
Rules Coordination Office
Brown-Heatly Building
4900 North Lamar Blvd.
Austin, Texas 78751
E-mail
HHSRulesCoordinationOffice@hhsc.state.tx.us
Persons with disabilities who wish to attend the hearing and require auxiliary aids or services should contact Hospital Finance and Waiver Programs at (512) 407-3285 at least 72 hours prior to the hearing so appropriate arrangements can be made.