Tex. Gov't Code § 540.0051

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 540.0051 - [Effective 4/1/2025] Purpose And Implementation

The commission shall implement the Medicaid managed care program by contracting with managed care organizations in a manner that, to the extent possible:

(1) improves the health of Texans by:

(A) emphasizing prevention;

(B) promoting continuity of care; and

(C) providing a medical home for recipients;

(2) ensures each recipient receives high quality, comprehensive health care services in the recipient's local community;

(3) encourages training of and access to primary care physicians and providers;

(4) maximizes cooperation with existing public health entities, including local health departments;

(5) provides incentives to managed care organizations to improve the quality of health care services for recipients by providing value-added services; and

(6) reduces administrative and other nonfinancial barriers for recipients in obtaining health care services. (Gov. Code, Sec. 533.002.)

Tex. Gov't. Code § 540.0051

Added by Acts 2023, Texas Acts of the 88th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. 769,Sec. 1.01, eff. 4/1/2025.