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Information for Texas Medically Dependent Children Program (MDCP) Providers

The Minimum Data Set (MDS) is a standardized collection of demographic and clinical information that describes a person's overall condition. All licensed nursing facilities in Texas are required to submit MDS assessments for all residents admitted into their facility. The current version is MDS 3.0.

HHSC will submit a final Statewide Transition Plan (STP) to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The STP is posted for public comment.

The Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has released a Spanish version of the current Out-of-Hospital Do-Not-Resuscitate (OOH DNR) order.

HHSC published an alert on Dec. 21, 2022, informing long-term care providers that expedited delivery is available for a limited time for personal protective equipment through the Texas Division of Emergency Management.

This alert informs Long-term Care (LTC) providers that expedited delivery is available for a limited time for personal protective equipment through the Texas Division of Emergency Management.

Long-term Care providers are invited to complete a short survey about alternative or after-hours Joint Training opportunities.

IL 2022-52 is posted on the HHS site CLASS, DBMD, HCS, TxHml, STAR Kids, STAR+Plus HCBS, STAR+MDCP and CDS.

Effective Nov. 1, nursing facility providers must complete section GG and related fields before they submit an Omnibus Reconciliation Act assessment with an Assessment Reference Date on or after Nov. 1, 2022.

HHSC will host a Minimum Data Set webinar on Understanding Section GG: Functional Abilities and Goals.

IL 2022-46 is posted for FMSA, CFC, CLASS, DBMD, HCS, MDCP, PHC, TxHmL, CBA and CMPAS program providers.

IL 2022-45 is posted for financial management services agencies providers.

HHSC released an Opportunity to Participate in the Comprehensive Health Homes for Integrated Care Kids Pilot program for STAR Kids managed care organizations and health home providers to partner in creating or improving a health home model.

Effective Nov. 1, nursing facility providers must complete section GG and related fields when they submit an Omnibus Reconciliation Act assessment.

HHSC welcomes STAR Kids managed care organizations and providers to participate in the Comprehensive Health Homes for Integrated Care Kids Pilot program.