Bill > HB1539

This bill directs the Texas Health and Human Services Commission to seek a federal waiver under Section 1115 of the Social Security Act to provide continuous Medicaid eligibility for children aged five and younger. Specifically, the bill would allow children who are initially determined eligible for medical assistance to remain continuously enrolled until their sixth birthday, without additional reviews or potential disenrollment due to changes in household income or resources. The executive commissioner is required to adopt rules implementing this provision once the federal waiver is approved. The bill instructs the commission to apply for the waiver as soon as possible after the bill's effective date (September 1, 2025) and allows the commission to delay implementation until the waiver is granted. This proposal aims to provide more stable healthcare coverage for young children by reducing administrative barriers and potential gaps in medical assistance.

Health and Social Services

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