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TX HB1094

TX HB1094
Relating to the provision of counseling services by certain providers under Medicaid and reimbursement for those services.


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Introduced
01/25/2019
In Committee
02/26/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/27/2019

Introduced Session

86th Legislature Regular Session

Bill Summary

Relating to the provision of counseling services by certain providers under Medicaid and reimbursement for those services.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Human Resources Code to allow Medicaid recipients to select licensed psychologists, licensed marriage and family therapists, licensed professional counselors, licensed master social workers actively pursuing a clinical social worker license, and licensed professional counselor interns to provide covered health care services. The bill also requires the commission to provide reimbursement for these services at 70% of the rate established for licensed psychiatrists or psychologists.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Left pending in committee (on 04/23/2019)

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