Section 526.0155 - [Effective 4/1/2025] Use Of Fund In General; Rules For Allocation(a) Except as otherwise provided by the terms of a waiver authorized by Section 526.0152, money in the fund may be used: (1) subject to Section 526.0156, to provide to health care providers reimbursements that:(A) are based on the providers' costs related to providing uncompensated care; and(B) compensate the providers for at least a portion of those costs;(2) to reduce the number of individuals in this state who do not have health benefits coverage;(3) to reduce the need for uncompensated health care provided by hospitals in this state; and(4) for any other purpose specified by this subchapter or the waiver.(b) On approval of the waiver authorized by Section 526.0152, the executive commissioner shall:(1) seek input from a broad base of stakeholder representatives on the development of rules with respect to and for the administration of the fund; and(2) by rule develop a methodology for allocating money in the fund that is consistent with the terms of the waiver. (Gov. Code, Sec. 531.505.)Tex. Gov't. Code § 526.0155
Added by Acts 2023, Texas Acts of the 88th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. 769,Sec. 1.01, eff. 4/1/2025.