TX HB4121

Requires the Health and Human Services Commission to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the Texas Juvenile Justice Department and the Department of Family and Protective Services to assess Medicaid and CHIP eligibility for youth committed, placed, or detained under Title 3, Family Code, before their release

Mandates that eligible individuals be enrolled in Medicaid (including STAR Health managed care program) or CHIP and begin receiving services, including telehealth and telemedicine services, as soon as possible after eligibility determination

Requires the Texas Juvenile Justice Department to assist individuals with accessing telehealth services, including mental health and behavioral health services, using available resources while in custody

Obligates the Texas Juvenile Justice Department to create release plans ensuring continuity of care under Medicaid or CHIP upon release, or document in the release order why a plan could not be created and the anticipated impact on care

Establishes an annual reporting requirement by September 1 each year to the governor, lieutenant governor, and speaker detailing the number of individuals determined eligible, enrolled, and receiving services, with explanations for any who did not receive services