Bill > HB2531

This bill modifies the reimbursement rate for home-delivered meals programs in Texas by establishing a new maximum rate of $10 per meal and creating an annual adjustment mechanism. The bill defines the home-delivered meals program as a service that provides meals to specific eligible populations, including individuals receiving services through the STAR+PLUS home and community-based services waiver, those receiving community services under Title XX of the Social Security Act, and individuals served by area agencies on aging under the Older Americans Act. The executive commissioner will be required to increase the reimbursement rate ceiling to $10 per meal, and starting October 1st of each year, the rate will be automatically adjusted annually based on the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, and allows state agencies to delay implementation if federal waivers or authorizations are necessary. This legislation aims to support meal delivery services for vulnerable populations by ensuring that reimbursement rates keep pace with economic changes.

Health and Social Services

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