Texas House Bill HB3355

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

• Filed: 2/25/25

Caption

Relating to the approval, selection, and use of an alternative electronic visit verification system under Medicaid.

Impact

Should HB3355 be enacted, it would revise existing regulations under the Government Code, specifically Section 532.0257, which governs health care provider compliance. The bill mandates the commission to maintain a list of approved electronic visit verification systems and requires that any approved alternative system is capable of meeting specific data submission and confidentiality requirements. Moreover, the bill encourages the use of emerging technologies, proposing that providers should have the autonomy to select solutions that best meet their operational needs.

Summary

House Bill 3355 pertains to the approval and selection of alternative electronic visit verification systems for Medicaid. This bill allows health care providers to utilize alternative systems, provided they meet the necessary standards established by the commission. The intention behind this bill is to enhance flexibility and reduce administrative burdens on health care providers who offer personal care and attendant services. By allowing multiple systems to be approved, the bill aims to accommodate the diverse technological environments that providers may operate within.

Contention

While proponents argue that HB3355 would streamline Medicaid service verification and promote innovation in service delivery, there may be concerns regarding oversight and standardization. Critics could argue that offering too many options without stringent oversight could complicate compliance and lead to inconsistencies in service verification. The balance between flexibility for providers and safeguarding the integrity of Medicaid services is likely to be a point of contention as discussions around the bill progress.

Texas Constitutional Statutes Affected

Government Code

• Chapter 532. Medicaid Administration And Operation In General
  • Section: 0257
  • Section: 0258