Tex. Hum. Res. Code § 32.051

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

Section 32.051 - Misdirected Billing

To the extent authorized by federal law, the commission shall develop a procedure for the state to:

(1) match claims for payment for medical assistance provided under the medical assistance program against data available from other entities, including the United States Department of Veterans Affairs and nursing facilities, to determine alternative responsibility for payment of the claims; and

(2) ensure that the appropriate entity bears the cost of a claim.

Tex. Hum. Res. Code § 32.051

Amended by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 1,Sec. 4.126, eff. 4/2/2015.

Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1153, Sec. 1.03(a), eff. 6/20/1997. Renumbered from Sec. 32.044 by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 62, Sec. 19.01(77), eff. 9/1/1999.