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TX HB1060

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Mark Dorazio

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Health and Human Services Commission to collaborate with the Department of Family and Protective Services to ensure adoptive parents of children adopted from state conservatorship can consent to medical care provided under Medicaid

  • Grants adoptive parents the ability to provide and receive information about their adopted child's Medicaid benefits through any electronic interface or system used by the commission

  • Enables adoptive parents to communicate directly with the commission, the child's Medicaid managed care organization, and any health care providers serving the child under Medicaid

  • Allows state agencies to delay implementation if federal waivers or authorizations are required, with agencies directed to request such approvals as needed

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to ensuring certain adoptive parents may consent to medical care and access information regarding their child who is eligible for benefits under Medicaid.

FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF

Last Action

Referred to Human Services

3/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Human Services3/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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