Texas Administrative Code
Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Chapter 554 - NURSING FACILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE AND MEDICAID CERTIFICATION
Subchapter V - ENFORCEMENT
Division 3 - REMEDIES IN MEDICAID-CERTIFIED FACILITIES
Section 554.2147 - Informal Dispute Resolution
Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024
The Texas Department of Human Services (DHS) provides an informal dispute resolution process (IDR) in the central office, as follows:
(1) A written request, all supporting documentation, and registration information as required under paragraph (3) of this section, must be submitted to the Texas Department of Human Services, Long Term Care-Regulatory, ATTN: IDR Coordinator, P.O. Box 149030 (MC-E-343), Austin, TX 78714-9030, no later than the 10th calendar day after receipt of the official statement of deficiencies.
(2) DHS will complete the IDR process no later than the 30th calendar day after receipt of the facility's written request, all documentation, and required registration information.
(3) Any individual representing a facility in an IDR must register with DHS and disclose the following:
