Texas § HR.32.0246 - MEDICAL ASSISTANCE REIMBURSEMENT FOR CERTAIN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND PHYSICAL HEALT

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§ HR.32.0246. MEDICAL ASSISTANCE REIMBURSEMENT FOR CERTAIN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND PHYSICAL HEALT

MEDICAL ASSISTANCE REIMBURSEMENT FOR CERTAIN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND PHYSICAL HEALTH SERVICES. (a) In this section, "behavioral health services" has the meaning assigned by Section 540.0703 (a), Government Code, and includes targeted case management and psychiatric rehabilitation services. (b) The commission shall provide to a public or private provider of behavioral health services medical assistance reimbursement through a fee-for-service delivery model for behavioral health or physical health services provided to a recipient before that recipient's enrollment with and receipt of medical assistance services through a managed care organization under Chapter 540 or 540A , Government Code, as applicable. (c) The commission shall ensure that a public or private provider of behavioral health services who is reimbursed under Subsection (b) through a fee-for-service delivery model is provided medical assistance reimbursement through a managed care model for behavioral health or physical health services provided to a recipient after that recipient's enrollment with and receipt of medical assistance services through a managed care organization under Chapter 540 or 540A , Government Code, as applicable. Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 966 (S.B. 1921 ), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2022. Amended by: Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 769 (H.B. 4611 ), Sec. 2.80, eff. April 1, 2025.

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