As described in the attached briefing package for proposed Medicaid payment rates, a public rate hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, November 17, 2009, at 1:30 p.m., in the Lone Star Conference Room at the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) office at 11209 Braker, Building H, Austin TX 78758, for the following topic:

Proposed Medicaid Payment Rates for Orthoses - Comprehensive Care Program (CCP)

Notices about this and other rate hearing topics will be published in the October 23, 2009, issue of the Texas Register and are currently posted on the HHSC Meetings and Events website at HHSC. As indicated in the notices, written comments regarding the proposed payment rate may be submitted instead of, or in addition to, oral testimony until 5 p.m. the day of the hearing. Written comments may be sent by U.S. mail, overnight mail, special delivery mail, hand delivery, fax or e-mail:

U.S. Mail
Attention: Rate Analysis
HHSC Rate Analysis, Mail Code H-400
P.O. Box 85200
Austin, Texas 78708-5200

Overnight mail, special delivery mail or hand delivery
Attention: Rate Analysis
HHSC Rate Analysis, Mail Code H-400
Braker Center, Building H
11209 Metric Boulevard
Austin, Texas 78758-4021

Phone number for package delivery: 512-491-1445

Fax: Attention: Rate Analysis at 512-491-1998

E-mail: meisha.scott@hhsc.state.tx.us

Persons with disabilities who wish to attend the hearing and require auxiliary aids or services should call Rate Analysis at 512-491-1445 at least 72 hours before the hearing so appropriate arrangements can be made.

These proposed payment rates are pending review and approval by the Executive Commissioner of HHSC and the Legislative Budget Board before implementation.

BETTY WHITE: Please forward this information to the HMOs.

If you have any questions regarding the proposed rates, please feel free to contact me at the email address or phone number below.

Sincerely,

James Hollinger
Acute Care Rate Analyst
Phone: 512-491-1175
james.hollinger@hhsc.state.tx.us
Fax: 512-491-1998