The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) adopts an amendment to §353.1305, concerning the Uniform Hospital Rate Increase Program (UHRIP). Section 353.1305 is adopted without changes to the proposed text as published in the October 8, 2021, issue of the Texas Register (46 TexReg 6621). The rule will not be republished.

BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION

The amendment to §353.1305 is adopted to extend the date for the UHRIP to apply to program periods before September 2, 2022, or as approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

COMMENTS

During this period, HHSC did not receive any comments regarding the proposed rule.

STATUTORY AUTHORITY

The amendment is adopted under Texas Government Code §531.033, which authorizes the Executive Commissioner of HHSC to adopt rules necessary to carry out HHSC's duties; Texas Human Resources Code §32.021 and Texas Government Code §531.021(a), which provide HHSC with the authority to administer the federal medical assistance (Medicaid) program in Texas; Texas Government Code §531.021(b-1), which establishes HHSC as the agency responsible for adopting reasonable rules governing the determination of fees, charges, and rates for medical assistance payments under the Texas Human Resources Code Chapter 32 and Texas Government Code §533.002, which authorizes HHSC to implement the Medicaid managed care program.