Hearing. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for Hospice routine home, continuous home, inpatient respite, and general inpatient care. The Medicaid Hospice program is operated by the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services. The hearing will be held in compliance with Human Resources Code §32.0282 and Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Title 1, §355.105(g), which require public notice and hearings on proposed Medicaid reimbursements.
Briefing Package. A briefing package describing the proposed payment rates will be available on or after Oct. 5, 2009. Those interested may obtain a copy of the briefing package before the hearing by contacting Meisha Scott by telephone at 512- 491-1445; by fax at 512-491-1998; or by e-mail at Meisha.Scott@hhsc.state.tx.us. The briefing package also will be available at the public hearing.
Written Comments. Written comments regarding the proposed payment rates may be submitted instead 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 e-mail:
U.S. Mail
Attention: Meisha Scott
HHSC Rate Analysis, Mail Code H-400
P.O. Box 85200
Austin, Texas 78708-5200
Overnight mail, special delivery mail or hand delivery
Attention: Meisha Scott
HHSC Rate Analysis, Mail Code H-400
Braker Center, Building H
11209 Metric Blvd.
Austin, Texas 78758-4021
Phone number for package delivery: 512-491-1445
Fax
Attention: Meisha Scott at 512-491-1998
E-mail
Meisha.Scott@hhsc.state.tx.us
People requiring Americans with Disabilities Act accommodation, auxiliary aids or services should contact Scott at 512-491-1445, at least 72 hours before the hearing so appropriate arrangements can be made.
