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TX HB4366
TX HB4366Relating to the eligibility for and provision of benefits under Medicaid or the child health plan program for certain individuals committed, placed, or detained in certain facilities and settings.
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Introduced
03/09/2023
03/09/2023
In Committee
05/12/2023
05/12/2023
Crossed Over
05/09/2023
05/09/2023
Passed
Dead
05/29/2023
05/29/2023
Introduced Session
88th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to the eligibility for and provision of benefits under Medicaid or the child health plan program for certain individuals committed, placed, or detained in certain facilities and settings.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Government Code to require the Health and Human Services Commission to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the Texas Juvenile Justice Department and the Department of Family and Protective Services to ensure that individuals who are committed, placed, or detained are assessed for eligibility and enrolled in Medicaid, including the STAR Health managed care program, and the child health plan program before their release. The bill also requires the Texas Juvenile Justice Department to assist these individuals in accessing telehealth and telemedicine services through the program they are enrolled in, create a release plan to ensure continuity of care, and submit an annual report on the implementation of these provisions.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (6)
Josey Garcia (D)*,
Donna Howard (D)*,
Senfronia Thompson (D)*,
Eddie Morales (D),
Penny Morales Shaw (D),
Shawn Thierry (R),
Last Action
Referred to Health & Human Services (on 05/12/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB4366 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/HB04366E.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/HB04366H.htm |
| Analysis (House Committee Report) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/analysis/html/HB04366H.htm |
| Fiscal Note (Introduced) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/fiscalnotes/html/HB04366I.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/HB04366I.htm |
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