Dept. of Public Welfare extends comment period for new assisted living rules
The PA Department of Public Welfare is currently developing new requirements and regulations for assisted living facilities in the state, and is now seeking public input on the issue until Sept. 15.
Department of Public Welfare Notices - Updated September 7, 2008
Medical Assistance Program; Prior Authorization List
The Department of Public Welfare (Department) announces additions to the Medical Assistance (MA) Program’s list of services and items requiring prior authorization, effective September 15, 2008:
* Letairis
* Methadone
* Myobloc (Botulinum Toxin Type B)
* Atypical antipsychotics when two or more are prescribed for 60 days or more
* Atypical antipsychotics when prescribed for children under 6 years [...]
Department of Public Welfare Notices - Updated August 30, 2008
Medical Assistance Program Fee Increases and Additions to the Medical Assistance Program Fee Schedule
Medical Assistance Program Fee Increases for Complete Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) Screens
Dept. of Public Welfare seeking input on assisted living rules
The DPW is seeking input on regulations that they have proposed for assisted living facilities; such as minimum room sizes, licensing fees, and a provision requiring the administrator to be at the home an average of 40 hours a week.
Personal care homes in the spotlight
Personal care homes are in the spotlight for two issues today: A new regulation that allows personal care homes to make some changes to be able to be classified as “assisted living” is earning praise from some groups, but criticism from others; and the facilities’ inspection records are now available to the public online.
Pittsburgh personal care home faces closure
The Department of Public Welfare has notified the Windsor Place personal care home that they would not be renewing the license for the facility, reports the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette .
Director of Philadelphia Alliance argues with DPW’s Richman on budget funding for MH-MR facilities
In a letter to the editor in today’s Philadelphia Inquirer, the Executive Director of the Philadelphia Alliance Tim Wilson, fires back at The Dept. of Public Welfare’s Secretary Estelle Richman’s letter published earlier this week.
Department of Public Welfare Notices - Updated June 27, 2008
Additional Class of Payments to Qualifying Acute Care General Hospitals
Availability of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program; Proposed State Plan and Public Hearing Schedule
Payment for Nursing Facility Services; General Nursing Facility Supplemental Payment and County Nursing Facility MA Day One Incentive Payment
Payment for Nursing Facility Services Provided by County and Nonpublic Nursing Facilities; Notice of [...]
Patriot-News editors support Medicaid carve-out
In an article published in today’s paper, the editors of the Patriot-News voice their support for Rendell’s proposal to have the state take over management of pharmacy benefits for all medical assistance recipients.
Senate still stalled on bill that would require insurance companies to cover autism services
The Intelligencer Journal reports on the status of a bill that would force private health insurance companies in the state to cover autism services.