The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has approved new Medicaid Community Hospice payment rates, effective retroactively to October 1, 2021. These rates are calculated based on annual hospice rates established by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and adjusted every federal fiscal year using the wage index data. The approved hospice payment rates can be accessed on the HHSC website. Providers should continue to bill using their normal billing process, and no additional action is required from individual providers. Nursing homes and healthcare facilities can expect adjustments to their hospice care payments in accordance with these new rates. If providers have any questions regarding the rates or the letter, they can contact the HHSC Provider Finance, Long-term Services and Supports Customer Information Team.

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