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TX HB3747

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Christian Manuel

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 540.0055 of the Government Code to prevent the Health and Human Services Commission from prohibiting Medicaid managed care organizations from marketing certain private health coverage options

  • Allows Medicaid managed care organizations to inform current or former recipients about qualified health plans available through health insurance exchanges (as defined by federal regulations)

  • Permits Medicaid managed care organizations to advertise Medicare Advantage plans and related Part C benefits at community enrollment events and other gatherings

  • Requires state agencies to request federal waivers or authorizations if needed before implementing the provisions, with implementation delayed until approval is granted

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to allowing Medicaid managed care organizations to engage in marketing about the availability of certain private health benefit plan coverage.

Human Services

Last Action

Laid on the table subject to call

4/28/2025

Committee Referrals

Human Services3/26/2025

Full Bill Text

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