LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 83RD LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 16, 2013 TO: Honorable Lois W. Kolkhorst, Chair, House Committee on Public Health FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB3687 by Naishtat (Relating to the provision of and funding for certain primary health care services.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend Chapter 31 of the Health and Safety Code relating to the provision of and funding for certain primary health care services. The bill would redefine services to be provided through the primary health care services program. The bill would require the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) to adopt rules related to the new program definitions and covered services. The bill would permit DSHS to authorize approved providers to charge a copayment for certain services. Based on the analysis provided by DSHS, it is assumed that the provisions of the bill can be implemented within existing resources. Local Government Impact No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:537 State Health Services, Department of LBB Staff: UP, CL, CH, NB
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 83RD LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
April 16, 2013
TO: Honorable Lois W. Kolkhorst, Chair, House Committee on Public Health FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB3687 by Naishtat (Relating to the provision of and funding for certain primary health care services.), As Introduced
TO: Honorable Lois W. Kolkhorst, Chair, House Committee on Public Health
FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: HB3687 by Naishtat (Relating to the provision of and funding for certain primary health care services.), 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
HB3687 by Naishtat (Relating to the provision of and funding for certain primary health care services.), As Introduced
HB3687 by Naishtat (Relating to the provision of and funding for certain primary health care services.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend Chapter 31 of the Health and Safety Code relating to the provision of and funding for certain primary health care services. The bill would redefine services to be provided through the primary health care services program. The bill would require the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) to adopt rules related to the new program definitions and covered services. The bill would permit DSHS to authorize approved providers to charge a copayment for certain services. Based on the analysis provided by DSHS, it is assumed that the provisions of the bill can be implemented within existing resources.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies: 537 State Health Services, Department of
537 State Health Services, Department of
LBB Staff: UP, CL, CH, NB
UP, CL, CH, NB