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TX HB4122
TX HB4122Relating to the provision of certain information about Medicaid benefits for certain postpartum women.
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Introduced
03/07/2025
03/07/2025
In Committee
03/27/2025
03/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/02/2025
06/02/2025
Introduced Session
89th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT relating to the provision of certain information about Medicaid benefits for certain postpartum women.
AI Summary
This bill addresses improving communication about Medicaid postpartum benefits by requiring the Texas Health and Human Services Commission to annually send written notices to healthcare providers who regularly serve pregnant women and newborn patients, informing them about the 12-month Medicaid eligibility period for postpartum women. Additionally, the bill mandates that hospitals, birthing centers, physicians, nurse midwives, and midwives include information about this 12-month Medicaid eligibility in the resource guides they provide to new mothers receiving medical assistance. The bill requires these healthcare providers to document that they have provided this information and retain the documentation for at least five years. The new requirements will be implemented gradually, with initial preparation beginning in December 2025 and full compliance required by January 1, 2026. The goal of the bill is to ensure that postpartum women are aware of their continued Medicaid coverage and to encourage healthcare providers to educate patients about this benefit, which helps maintain healthcare access for new mothers during a critical transition period.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Human Services (on 03/27/2025)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB4122 |
BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HB04122I.htm |
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