Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB2578

Filed

3/13/25

Out of Senate Committee

Voted on by Senate

Out of House Committee

Voted on by House

Governor Action

Bill Becomes Law

Caption

Relating to licensure and contracting for the delivery of medical assistance by nursing facilities.

Impact

The implications of SB2578 are significant for state regulations concerning Medicaid payments and the transfer of ownership of nursing facilities. By instating measures to allow uninterrupted Medicaid payments amidst changes in facility ownership, this bill aims to maintain continuity of care for patients. Additionally, the bill imposes a 30-day requirement for the issuance of contracts following ownership changes, which could potentially expedite the transition process for new providers without compromising service delivery.

Summary

Senate Bill 2578 seeks to amend current laws governing the licensure and contracting processes for nursing facilities providing medical assistance in Texas. The bill introduces specific provisions aimed at ensuring that contracts for the delivery of medical assistance are awarded under conditions no more stringent than those set by federal Medicare requirements. This adjustment reflects a move towards standardizing the operational framework for nursing facilities, thereby streamlining compliance processes and promoting better healthcare delivery.

Contention

Though largely aimed at improving the efficiency of healthcare services, SB2578 may encounter some points of contention, particularly regarding how these amendments could impact existing local regulatory frameworks. There is potential concern that while the bill promotes uniformity, it may inadvertently limit the ability of local jurisdictions to impose regulations that address unique community healthcare needs. Stakeholders within the healthcare sector may debate the balance between federal standards and local autonomy in health service provision.

Texas Constitutional Statutes Affected

Human Resources Code

Chapter 32. Medical Assistance Program
- Section: New Section

Health And Safety Code

Chapter 242. Convalescent And Nursing Facilities And Related Institutions
- Section: 033

Companion Bills

TX HB3902

Similar Relating to the continued reimbursement under Medicaid for nursing facilities after a change in ownership.

Previously Filed As

TX SB1629

Relating to the regulation of certain nursing facilities, including licensing requirements and Medicaid participation requirements.

TX HB2401

Relating to certain contracting requirements under the Medicaid managed care delivery model.

TX HB4823

Relating to the provision and delivery of benefits to certain recipients under Medicaid.

TX SB2145

Relating to the provision and delivery of benefits to certain recipients under Medicaid.

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 SB651

Relating to the repeal of certain contracting requirements under the Medicaid managed care delivery model.

TX HB1293

Relating to the reimbursement of prescription drugs under Medicaid and the child health plan program.

TX HB1283

Relating to prescription drug formularies applicable to the Medicaid managed care program.

TX SB1113

Relating to prescription drug formularies applicable to the Medicaid managed care program.

TX SB121

Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, delivery, sale, and research of medical cannabis for medical use by patients with certain medical conditions and the licensing of medical cannabis organizations; authorizing fees.