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TX HB706
TX HB706Relating to the provision of counseling services by certain providers under Medicaid and reimbursement for those services.
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Introduced
12/02/2020
12/02/2020
In Committee
03/01/2021
03/01/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/31/2021
05/31/2021
Introduced Session
87th 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 certain licensed mental health providers, such as licensed marriage and family therapists, licensed professional counselors, and licensed clinical social workers, to perform covered health care services. The bill also requires the Texas Health and Human Services Commission to reimburse these providers at a rate equal to or 70% of the rate for licensed psychiatrists or psychologists providing similar services. The bill allows for a delay in implementation if a federal waiver or authorization is needed.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Left pending in committee (on 04/20/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=87R&Bill=HB706 | 12/03/2020 |
| Fiscal Note (Introduced) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/fiscalnotes/html/HB00706I.htm | 04/19/2021 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/billtext/html/HB00706I.htm | 12/03/2020 |
| Bill | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/billtext/pdf/HB00706I.pdf | 12/03/2020 |
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