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TX SB962
Bill
Status
1/29/2025
Primary Sponsor
Judith Zaffirini
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AI Summary
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Expands telehealth service options for Medicaid recipients, CHIP enrollees, and other public benefits program participants to explicitly include Section 1915(c) waiver programs
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Adds applied behavior analysis (ABA), behavior supports, and associated evaluation services to the list of services that can be delivered via telemedicine, telehealth, or other telecommunications technology
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Applies to multiple Section 1915(c) waiver programs including: Community Living Assistance and Support Services (CLASS), Deaf-Blind with Multiple Disabilities (DBMD), Home and Community-Based Services (HCS), and Texas Home Living (TxHmL)
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Requires the Health and Human Services Commission to ensure telehealth options are available where federally permitted and determined to be cost-effective and clinically effective
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Takes effect September 1, 2025, with provisions for delayed implementation if federal waivers or authorizations are required
Legislative Description
Relating to the provision of certain benefits, including applied behavior analysis, behavior supports, and associated evaluation services, through telecommunications or information technology under certain public benefits programs.
Human Services
Last Action
Referred to Health & Human Services
2/13/2025