LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 83RD LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 2, 2013 TO: Honorable Lois W. Kolkhorst, Chair, House Committee on Public Health FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB2919 by Kolkhorst (Relating to the provision of orthodontic services under the Medicaid program.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill requires orthodontic services designated at certain levels under the Medicaid program in fee-for-service and managed care to be provided by dentists meeting certain requirements. The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) would be authorized to waive these requirements in rural areas with limited access to orthodontic care. According to HHSC, the requirements of the bill are in line with current policy and no significant fiscal impact is anticipated. Local Government Impact No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:529 Health and Human Services Commission LBB Staff: UP, CL, LR, NB
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 83RD LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
April 2, 2013
TO: Honorable Lois W. Kolkhorst, Chair, House Committee on Public Health FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB2919 by Kolkhorst (Relating to the provision of orthodontic services under the Medicaid program.), As Introduced
TO: Honorable Lois W. Kolkhorst, Chair, House Committee on Public Health
FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: HB2919 by Kolkhorst (Relating to the provision of orthodontic services under the Medicaid program.), As Introduced
Honorable Lois W. Kolkhorst, Chair, House Committee on Public Health
Honorable Lois W. Kolkhorst, Chair, House Committee on Public Health
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
HB2919 by Kolkhorst (Relating to the provision of orthodontic services under the Medicaid program.), As Introduced
HB2919 by Kolkhorst (Relating to the provision of orthodontic services under the Medicaid program.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill requires orthodontic services designated at certain levels under the Medicaid program in fee-for-service and managed care to be provided by dentists meeting certain requirements. The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) would be authorized to waive these requirements in rural areas with limited access to orthodontic care. According to HHSC, the requirements of the bill are in line with current policy and no significant fiscal impact is anticipated.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies: 529 Health and Human Services Commission
529 Health and Human Services Commission
LBB Staff: UP, CL, LR, NB
UP, CL, LR, NB