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TX HB4760
Bill
Status
3/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Senfronia Thompson
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AI Summary
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Requires the Health and Human Services Commission to develop and implement a Medicaid reimbursement system for health care providers who deliver cognitive assessment and care planning services to patients with cognitive impairments, including dementia and Alzheimer's disease
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Eligible care planning services must include assessment of cognition, function, and safety; evaluation of neuropsychiatric and behavioral symptoms; medication review; caregiver needs assessment; comprehensive clinical visit; and a complete written care plan
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Directs the executive commissioner to seek a Section 1115 waiver or other federal waiver to obtain federal funding for implementing the reimbursement system
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Allows the commission to delay implementation until the federal waiver is granted
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Takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to Medicaid reimbursement for the costs of cognitive assessment and care planning services provided to certain patients.
Health
Last Action
Referred to Human Services
4/3/2025