Bill > HB4119

This bill requires the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) to establish a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) to share contact information of Medicaid recipients who are being disenrolled, but only with the individual's explicit written consent. The purpose of this information sharing is to help TDI conduct outreach to assist these individuals in finding alternative health benefits coverage. The MOU must ensure that any shared information is handled in a way that complies with both federal and state privacy laws. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, and if any federal waivers or authorizations are needed for implementation, the affected state agency can delay implementation until those are obtained. This legislation aims to provide a supportive transition for individuals losing Medicaid coverage by facilitating their potential connection to new health insurance options.

Health and Social Services

https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB4119