Part 1.
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 47.
PRIMARY HOME CARE
Subchapter E. SUPPORT DOCUMENTS
40 TAC §47.5902
The Texas Department of Human Services (DHS) adopts an amendment
to §47.5902, without changes to the proposed text published in the February
7, 2003, issue of the
Texas Register
(28 TexReg
1157).
Justification for the amendment is to modify the reimbursement methodology
for Primary Home Care and Family Care Services to ensure that more providers
have their allowable costs covered by the unit rates for these programs.
DHS received no comments regarding adoption of the amendment.
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is adopting
related policy in its Chapter 355 in this issue of the
Texas Register
.
The amendment is adopted under the Human Resources Code, Chapters 22 and
32, which authorizes DHS to administer public and medical assistance programs,
and under Government Code, §531.021, which provides HHSC with the authority
to administer federal medical assistance funds.
The amendment implements the Human Resources Code, §§22.0001-22.038
and §§32.001-32.053.
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 April 17, 2003.
TRD-200302524
Paul Leche
General Counsel, Legal Services
Texas Department of Human Services
Effective date: May 7, 2003
Proposal publication date: February 7, 2003
For further information, please call: (512) 438-3734
Subchapter L. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION
40 TAC §69.202
The Texas Department of Human Services (DHS) adopts an amendment
to §69.202, without changes to the proposed text published in the March
7, 2003, issue of the
Texas Register
(28 TexReg
2047).
Justification for the amendment regarding pre-contract orientation is to
help avoid costs and problems that can occur when organizations enter into
enrollment contracts without a clear understanding of program requirements.
Over the years, DHS has found that businesses often enter into open enrollment
contracts unaware of program policies, procedures, costs, and risks. Entering
into an open enrollment contract that does not fit a contractor's goals and
abilities can cost both time and money for the contractor and the state. By
receiving orientation before contracting, potential contractors can be informed
of program requirements and can determine whether an open enrollment contract
is suitable for their organization. Justification for the amendment to §69.202(b)(A)
is to update the rule base to reflect the fact that DHS uses a number of payment
methods, not just unit rates, for open enrollment contractors.
DHS received no comments regarding adoption of the amendment.
The amendment is adopted under the Human Resources Code, Chapter
22, which authorizes DHS to administer contracts that accomplish the purposes
of its programs.
The amendment implements the Human Resources Code, §§22.0001-22.038.
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 April 17, 2003.
TRD-200302520
Paul Leche
General Counsel, Legal Services
Texas Department of Human Services
Effective date: May 15, 2003
Proposal publication date: March 7, 2003
For further information, please call: (512) 438-3734
Subchapter A. GENERAL PROCEDURES
Chapter 69.
CONTRACTED SERVICES
Chapter 75.
INVESTIGATIONS