22-3, Miscellaneous Changes

Revision 22-3; Effective Nov. 8, 2022

The following change(s) were made:

RevisedTitleChange
1100Contact InformationRevises Program contact information.
2200DefinitionsIncludes Telemedicine Medical Service definition.
3110Maintaining Clinic Information on 2-1-1Adds new section. Includes instructions for contractors maintaining correct information on 2-1-1.
3120Client AccessAdds section number and revision date.
3130Important Information for Former Military Service MembersAdds section number and revision date.
3210Child Abuse Reporting, Compliance and MonitoringAdds section number and revision date.
3220Human TraffickingAdds section number and revision date.
3230Domestic and Intimate Partner ViolenceAdds section number and revision date.
3310Minors and ConfidentialityAdds section number and revision date.
3320Termination of ServicesAdds section number and revision date.
3330Resolution of ComplaintsAdds sections. Revises process for client complaints.
3340Research (Human Subject Clearance)Adds sections. Revises process for client complaints.
3500Personnel Policies and ProceduresRemoves references to dental services.
3600Facilities and Equipment;Adds section number and revision date.
3610Hazardous MaterialsAdds section number and revision date.
3620Fire SafetyAdds section number and revision date.
3630Medical EquipmentAdds section number and revision date.
3640Radiology Equipment and StandardsAdds section number and revision date.
3650Smoking BanAdds section number and revision date.
3660Disaster Response PlanAdds section number and revision date.
4000Eligibility and FeesUpdates description of section.
4100Eligibility and Assessment of Co-Pay/FeesIncludes instructions for contractors about indicating client eligibility.
4200Client Eligibility Screening ProcessAdds section. Includes steps for eligibility determinations over the phone.
4300Procedures and Terminology When Determining Epilepsy EligibilityAdds section. Includes Documentation of DOB, Family Composition, Residency, Income and Client’s Responsibility for Reporting Changes sections.
5000Clinical GuidelinesUpdates revision number and effective date.
5100General ConsentIncludes instructions for clients giving consent over the phone.
5110Texas Medical Disclosure Panel ConsentAdds section number and revision date.
5120Consent for Services Provided to MinorsAdds section number and revision date.
5130Resources and ReferencesAdds section number and revision date.
5210Telehealth and TelemedicineAdds section number and revision date. Removes bullet on priority scheduling.
5220Client Health Records and Documentation of EncountersAdds section number and revision date.
5230Initial Medical History and Risk AssessmentAdds section number and revision date. Adds bullet on medical history review.
5240Laboratory TestsAdds section number and revision date.
5250ResourcesAdds section number and revision date.
5260TreatmentAdds section number and revision date.
5270Client EducationAdds section number and revision date.
5280Referral and Follow-UpAdds section number and revision date.
5300Prescriptive Authorities Agreements, Clinical Protocols and Standing Delegation OrdersRemoves reference to dental.
5310Prescriptive Authority Agreements (PAAs)Adds section number and revision date. Edits language.
5320ProtocolsAdds section number and revision date. Edits language.
5330Standing Delegation Orders (SDOs)Adds section number and revision date. Edits language.
5340ResourcesAdds section number and revision date.
5410Informational BrochureAdds section number and revision date.
5420Duplication of ServicesAdds section number and revision date.
5430Professional Education.Adds section number and revision date.
6100Reimbursement, Data Collection and Reports
  • Includes information about contractors billing for services.
  • Revises Categorial Reimbursement instructions.
  • Revises instructions for the Monthly Reporting Packet (MRP).
Appendix IOptional Co-Pay Table Based on Monthly Federal Poverty Level (FPL)Creates new Appendix I titled OPSH Definition of Income.
Appendix IIOptional Co-Pay Table Based on Monthly Federal Poverty Level (FPL)Adds Appendix II to include Optional Co-Pay Table based on Monthly Federal Poverty Level (FPL) from former Appendix I.