HHSC: Public Hearing Notice: Proposed Rule for the Medicaid Reimbursement for Hospital Inpatient Services

Hearing. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) conducted a public hearing on July 26, 2021, at 9:00 a.m., to receive public comments on the proposed rule for the Medicaid Reimbursement for Rural Hospital Inpatient Services. Proposal. HHSC proposes an amendment to rule §355.8052, concerning Medicaid Reimbursement for Hospital Inpatient Services effective September 1, 2021. Background and Purpose. The purpose of the proposed amendment to §355.8052 is to comply with Senate Bill 170 (S.B. 170), 86th Legislature, Regular Session 2019 and Senate Bill 1621 (S.B. 1621), 86th Legislature, Regular Session, 2019, and to make other amendments to enhance clarity, consistency, and specificity. HHSC is required by S.B. 170, to the extent allowed by law, to calculate Medicaid rural hospital inpatient rates using a cost-based prospective reimbursement methodology. Additionally, HHSC must calculate rates for rural hospitals once every two years, using the most recent cost info