23-4, Miscellaneous Revisions

Revision 23-4; Effective Sept. 22, 2023

RevisedTitleChange
1100Contact InformationRemoves physical address for courier service and helpline information.
1130County ResponsibilityAdds requirement to maintain current program information on Texas 2-1-1.
1150OptionsAdds link to Texas Workforce Commission.
1200DefinitionsUpdates definitions throughout and merges previous definitions in previously numbered sections 2200, 2320, 2420.
2110General PrinciplesUpdates language. Adds presumptive eligibility requirements.
2220DefinitionsChanges title to CIHCP Household and moves information from 2230. Deletes definitions. Updates language.
2230CIHCP HouseholdChanges title to Screening Tools and moves information from 2240.
2240Screening ToolsChanges title to Verifying Household and moves information from 2250.
2250Verifying HouseholdChanges title to Documenting Household and moves information from 2260.
2260Documenting HouseholdDeletes section.
2320DefinitionsChanges title to Countable Resources and Exemptions and moves information up from 2330. Deletes definitions. Updates language.
2330Countable Resources and ExemptionsChanges title to Penalty for Transferring and moves information up from 2340. Updates language.
2340Penalty for TransferringChanges title to Verifying Resources and moves information up from 2350.
2350Verifying ResourcesChanges title to Documenting Resources and moves information up from 2360.
2360Documenting ResourcesDeletes section.
2410General PrinciplesUpdates language.
2420DefinitionsChanges title to Countable Income and Exemptions and moves information up from 2430. Deletes definitions. Updates language.
2430Countable Income and ExemptionsChanges title to Verifying Income and moves information up from 2340. Updates language.
2440Verifying IncomeChanges title to Documenting Income and moves information up from 2450.
2450Documenting IncomeDeletes section.
2520Steps for Budgeting IncomeUpdates language.
3100General PrinciplesUpdates language. Revises application requirements.
3200Processing an ApplicationUpdates language.
3210Reporting ChangesAdds new section on requirements for reporting household changes.
3300Denial Decision DisputesUpdates language.
3400Case Record MaintenanceUpdates language.
4100General PrinciplesUpdates language.
4211Annual Physical ExaminationsUpdates language.
4216Skilled Nursing Facility ServicesUpdates language. Updated link.
4218Rural Health Clinic (RHC) ServicesUpdates language.
4220Outpatient Hospital ServicesUpdates language.
4311Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) ServicesUpdates language.
4313Colostomy Medical Supplies and EquipmentUpdates language.
4314Counseling ServicesUpdates language.
4316Diabetic Medical Supplies and EquipmentUpdates language.
4317Durable Medical Equipment (DME)Updates language.
5210Step for Applying for State Assistance FundsUpdates language.
6100General PrinciplesUpdates language.

23-3, Section 6210 Revised

Revision 23-3; Effective Apr. 6, 2023

RevisedTitleChange
6210Steps for Requesting Medicaid Reimbursement for SSI AppellantsUpdates the link in Step 3 to the updated Medicaid Reimbursement Manual.

23-1, Section 4000 Changes

Revision 23-1; Effective Jan. 5, 2023

The following change(s) were made:

Revised Title Change
4100 General Principles Edits text.
4200 Basic Health Care Services Edits text.
4210 Physician Services Removes information about reducing reimbursement amount for services rendered on or after Feb. 1, 2011.
4211 Annual Physical Examinations Edits text.
4212 Immunizations Edits text.
4213 Medical Screenings Edits text.
4214 Laboratory and X-ray Services Edits text.
4215 Family Planning Services Edits text.
4216 Skilled Nursing Facility Services Adds information on payment rates.
4217 Prescription Drugs Adds new instructions for formulary pricing. Deletes prior pricing instructions.
4218 Rural Health Clinic (RHC) Services Updates link for payment standards.
4219 Inpatient Hospital Services Updates link for payment standards.
4220 Outpatient Hospital Services Updates link for payment standards.
4310 HHSC-Established Optional Health Care Services Updates service list and fee schedules.
4311 Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) Services Updates terminology.
4312 Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Services Updates terminology.
4313 Colostomy Medical Supplies and Equipment Updates terminology.
4314 Counseling Services Updates terminology.
4315 Dental Care Updates terminology.
4316 Diabetic Medical Supplies and Equipment Updates terminology.
4317 Durable Medical Equipment Updates terminology.
4318 Emergency Medical Services Edits text.
4319 Home and Community Health Care Services Edits text.
4320 Physician Assistant (PA) Services Edits text.
4321 Vision Care, Including Eyeglasses Updates terminology.
4322 Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) Updates link for payment rates.
4323 Occupational Therapy Services Edits text.
4324 Physical Therapy Services Edits text.
4410 Fee Schedules Updates service table.
4420 Type of Services – Definition and Payment Information Clarifies reimbursement rate for assistant surgical services.

22-1, Federal Poverty Guidelines 2022 Income and Miscellaneous Changes

Revision 22-1; Effective April 8, 2022

The following change(s) were made:

Revised Title Change
1100 Handbook Purpose and Contact Information Updates the mailing address, physical address for courier service, helpline, fax number and email address.
1110 Rules Updates the Texas Administrative Code information and link.
2520 Steps for Budgeting Income Updates the table in Step 10 for CIHCP Monthly Income Standard Based on the 2022 Federal Poverty Guidelines.

21-1, Federal Poverty Guidelines 2021 Income Changes

Revision 21-1; Effective March 1, 2021

The following change(s) were made:

Revised Title Change
2520 Steps for Budgeting Income Updates the table in Step 10 for CIHCP Monthly Income Standard Based on the 2021 Federal Poverty Guidelines.

 

20-1, Monthly Income Standard Changes

Revision 20-1; Effective April 27, 2020

The following change(s) were made:

Revised Title Change
2520 Steps for Budgeting Income Updates the table in Step 10 for CIHCP Monthly Income Standard Based on the 2020 Federal Poverty Guideline.