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TX HB4585

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

David Spiller

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes strict payment timelines for Medicaid managed care organizations: 10 days for nursing facility/intermediate care claims, 30 days for long-term services and supports claims, and 45 days for all other clean claims

  • Requires managed care organizations to disclose claims processing addresses, contact phone numbers, names of delegated entities handling claim payments, and provide 61 days written notice before any changes to this information

  • Guarantees physicians and providers at least 95 days from the date of service to submit claims for payment, with provisions that cannot be waived or modified by contract

  • Prohibits utilization review agents and their contracted personnel from delegating utilization review to artificial intelligence applications or similar computer software

  • Creates a binding independent review organization process overseen by the Health and Human Services Commission to resolve claims disputes that remain unresolved after initial provider appeals

Legislative Description

Relating to the submission, payment, and audit of certain claims for and utilization review of health services, including services provided under the Medicaid managed care and child health plan programs.

Health

Last Action

Left pending in committee

4/29/2025

Committee Referrals

Human Services4/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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