TITLE 1.ADMINISTRATION

Part 15. TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION

Chapter 355. MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT RATES

Subchapter A. COST DETERMINATION PROCESS

1 TAC §355.113

The Health and Human Services Commission adopts new §355.113, concerning the reimbursement methodology for Developmental Rehabilitation Services for Children with Disabilities or Developmental Delays, without changes from the proposed text as published in the November 3, 2000, issue of the Texas Register (25 TexReg 10846).

The purpose of the rule is to establish the reimbursement methodology for Developmental Rehabilitation Services (DRS) providers to deliver developmentally appropriate individualized skills training and support to foster, promote, and enhance child engagement in daily activities, functional independence, and social interaction.

In conjunction with the new section, Texas Interagency Council on Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) is simultaneously adopting new §§621.151 - 621.153 concerning the General Provisions for Developmental Rehabilitation Services for Children with Disabilities or Developmental Delays, elsewhere in this issue of the Texas Register .

No comments were received on the proposed rule.

The new section is adopted under Chapter 73 of the Human Resources Code, §73.0051 and §73.022, which provides the agency with the authority to administer public programs for developmentally delayed children.

This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on May 3, 2001.

TRD-200102532

Don Green

Chief Financial Officer

Texas Health and Human Services Commission

Effective date: May 23, 2001

Proposal publication date: November 3, 2000

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