Bill > HB3355

This bill modifies Texas state law regarding Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) systems used in Medicaid home care services, expanding providers' flexibility in selecting alternative verification systems. The bill allows health care providers to choose from multiple approved EVV systems, requiring the Health and Human Services Commission to maintain a public list of approved alternatives and establish an efficient approval process. Providers can now select their preferred system by completing a form, with a 90-day implementation period, and the commission is prohibited from limiting the number of approved systems. The bill also mandates that the commission develop an open model system to reduce administrative burdens, permit emerging technologies like mobile and GPS-based tracking, and ensure providers can continue using previous vendor systems if they meet established standards. Key improvements include allowing providers more choice in EVV systems, ensuring reimbursement for system transaction costs, and creating a more flexible, provider-friendly approach to electronic visit verification. The changes aim to streamline documentation processes for personal care and attendant services while maintaining data confidentiality and compliance with federal and state regulations. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Health and Social Services

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