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TX HB5220

TX HB5220
Relating to provision of and access to services for children with certain health care needs, including access to certain Medicaid waiver programs.


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Introduced
03/14/2025
In Committee
04/07/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/02/2025

Introduced Session

89th Legislature Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT relating to provision of and access to services for children with certain health care needs, including access to certain Medicaid waiver programs.

AI Summary

This bill establishes several new provisions to improve healthcare access and support for children with complex medical needs and disabilities. The bill creates a statewide Texas Pregnancy and Parent Support Network to help expectant parents who receive a prenatal diagnosis of a significant fetal anomaly or chronic condition, providing patient navigators to connect families with support groups and help them access services like the Medically Dependent Children (MDCP) waiver program. It also modifies the Medicaid buy-in program for children with disabilities by allowing the executive commissioner to increase the maximum family income threshold for program eligibility. The bill mandates that the commission attempt to enroll children on the MDCP waiver program interest list who receive Supplemental Security Income and meet medical necessity criteria, and allocate diversion slots for children at high risk of institutional placement. Additionally, the bill expands eligibility for the Texas Home Living (TxHmL) waiver program by removing certain diagnostic restrictions and allowing individuals with income up to the special income limit to participate. However, the bill includes a caveat that implementation of these provisions depends on specific appropriations and potential federal waivers, with the changes set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Referred to Human Services (on 04/07/2025)

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