PART 15. TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
CHAPTER 353. MEDICAID MANAGED CARE
SUBCHAPTER G. STAR+PLUS
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) adopts new §353.610, concerning Minimum Performance Standards for Nursing Facilities that Participate in the STAR+PLUS Program.
The new section is adopted without changes to the proposed text as published in the February 17, 2023, issue of the Texas Register (48 TexReg 783). This rule will not be republished.
BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
The adopted rule implements Texas Government Code §533.00251(h), added by House Bill 2658, 87th Legislature, Regular Session, 2021. Texas Government Code §533.00251 requires HHSC to establish minimum performance standards for nursing facility providers seeking to participate in the STAR+PLUS Medicaid managed care program. Subsection (h) directs HHSC to adopt rules establishing standards for nursing facility providers that participate in the STAR+PLUS program; monitor provider performance in accordance with the standards and requiring corrective action, as HHSC determines necessary, from providers that do not meet the standards; and share data regarding the requirements with STAR+PLUS Medicaid managed care organizations, as appropriate.
COMMENTS
The 31-day comment period ended March 20, 2023.
During this period, HHSC did not receive any comments regarding the proposed rule.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY
The new section is adopted under Texas Government Code §531.0055, which provides that the Executive Commissioner of HHSC shall adopt rules for the operation and provision of services by the health and human services agencies, and by Texas Government Code §533.00251(h).
The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on May 12, 2023.
TRD-202301772
Karen Ray
Chief Counsel
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Effective date: June 1, 2023
Proposal publication date: February 17, 2023
For further information, please call: (512) 826-4599