Texas 2021 - 87th Regular

Texas House Bill HB165

Caption

Relating to a supporting medically fragile children program for the provision of certain necessary health care services to those children.

Impact

The implementation of HB165 will have a significant impact on state laws concerning healthcare provisions for medically fragile children. By creating a designated program within the Human Resources Code, this bill stipulates the establishment of an account to manage funds specifically for these healthcare services. This could lead to a more streamlined process for approvals and financial support in situations where Medicaid recipients face challenges in receiving timely healthcare. Additionally, the bill emphasizes the importance of consultation with stakeholders to develop the eligibility criteria and reimbursement methodologies, fostering a collaborative approach in addressing the needs of these children.

Summary

House Bill 165 aims to establish a program specifically designed to support medically fragile children by providing necessary healthcare services. This legislation introduces the 'Supporting Medically Fragile Children Program,' which will help eligible Medicaid recipients receive financial assistance for health care services that may have been delayed or denied under the Medicaid system. The program will involve direct reimbursements to health care providers, ensuring that critical medical services are accessible to this vulnerable population.

Contention

Although the bill proposes important support mechanisms for medically fragile children, it may also lead to discussions regarding the adequacy of state-funded healthcare programs. Critics may argue about the sufficiency of financial assistance offered, particularly in light of existing Medicaid constraints. There could be concerns about whether the program will fully address the varied needs of medically fragile children, including comprehensive access to necessary therapies and family support services, thus highlighting potential limitations in the scope of the bill.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX HB3762

Relating to establishing a nutritional support grant program for certain medically fragile children.

TX HB4541

Relating to the establishment of a pilot program to provide comprehensive whole child care for children with complex medical needs.

TX SB2360

Relating to the establishment of a pilot program to provide comprehensive whole child care for children with complex medical needs.

TX SB2143

Relating to the eligibility for and access to certain Medicaid waiver programs, including the medically dependent children (MDCP) and the Texas home living (TxHmL) waiver programs.

TX HB5078

Relating to the eligibility for and access to certain Medicaid waiver programs, including the medically dependent children (MDCP) and the Texas home living (TxHmL) waiver programs.

TX HB4611

Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of the health and human services laws governing the Health and Human Services Commission, Medicaid, and other social services.

TX HB1898

Relating to a grant program to fund the provision by children's hospitals of mental and behavioral health services to children in this state.

TX SB1365

Relating to a grant program to fund the provision by children's hospitals of mental and behavioral health services to children in this state.

TX HB5085

Relating to a child's eligibility for the Medicaid buy-in program for children or the medically dependent children (MDCP) waiver program.

TX SB1870

Relating to a child's eligibility for the Medicaid buy-in program for children or the medically dependent children (MDCP) waiver program.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.