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TX HB2276
Bill
Status
1/30/2025
Primary Sponsor
Donna Howard
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AI Summary
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Expands telehealth service options under Medicaid, CHIP, and other public benefits programs to explicitly include applied behavior analysis (ABA), behavior supports, and associated evaluation services delivered via telecommunications or information technology
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Clarifies that telemedicine and telehealth service options apply to individuals receiving benefits under Section 1915(c) waiver programs, including CLASS, DBMD, HCS, and Texas Home Living waiver programs
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Requires services to be permitted by federal law and determined by the Health and Human Services Commission to be cost-effective and clinically effective
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Authorizes state agencies to request federal waivers or authorizations if needed for implementation and allows delayed implementation until such approvals are granted
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Takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the provision of certain benefits, including applied behavior analysis, behavior supports, and associated evaluation services, through telecommunications or information technology under certain public benefits programs.
Human Services
Last Action
Referred to Human Services
3/14/2025