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TX HB3902

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

Toni Rose

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Health and Human Services Commission to ensure nursing facilities continue receiving Medicaid reimbursement without interruption after a change in ownership

  • New owners must meet specific conditions including: enrollment as a Medicare/Medicaid provider, compliance with state licensing requirements, assumption of prior contracts if agreed upon, and entering a commission-approved successor liability agreement

  • Successor liability agreements must require new owners to pay any outstanding liabilities from the previous owner identified by the commission, regardless of when services were provided or claims filed

  • Excludes supplemental payment programs and directed payment programs from the bill's provisions

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025, with implementation potentially delayed if federal waiver or authorization is required

Legislative Description

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

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Last Action

Placed on General State Calendar

5/13/2025

Committee Referrals

Human Services3/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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