LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 83RD LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 10, 2013 TO: Honorable Jane Nelson, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services 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; repealing a fee.), As Engrossed 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 reasonable 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
May 10, 2013
TO: Honorable Jane Nelson, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services 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; repealing a fee.), As Engrossed
TO: Honorable Jane Nelson, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services
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; repealing a fee.), As Engrossed
Honorable Jane Nelson, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services
Honorable Jane Nelson, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services
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; repealing a fee.), As Engrossed
HB3687 by Naishtat (Relating to the provision of and funding for certain primary health care services; repealing a fee.), As Engrossed
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 reasonable 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