HB 4 87-0 (2021)
Relating to the provision and delivery of certain health care services in this state, including services under Medicaid and other public benefits programs, using telecommunications or information technology and to reimbursement for some of those services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 105 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to the use of promotoras and community health workers in Medicaid managed care.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 133 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rose, Toni | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the provision of certain benefits under Medicaid and the Healthy Texas Women program, including the transition of case management for children and pregnant women program services and Healthy Texas Women program services to a managed care program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 648 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the duties of the Health and Human Services Commission's office of inspector general.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 922 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to a "Texas Way" to reforming and addressing issues related to the Medicaid program, including the creation of an alternative program designed to ensure health benefit plan coverage to certain low-income individuals through the private marketplace.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 939 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to required access to care and provider network provisions in a contract between the Health and Human Services Commission and a Medicaid managed care organization.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 942 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the use of clinical decision support software and laboratory benefits management programs in connection with the provision of clinical laboratory services to certain managed care plan enrollees.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 974 87-0 (2021)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to telemedicine, telehealth, and technology-related health care services.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1263 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to reimbursement of health care providers under Medicaid.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1427 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the disclosure of negotiated rates requested by members of the legislature from certain health care vendors that contract with this state.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1436 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to provider reimbursements and enrollee cost-sharing payments for services provided under a managed care plan by certain out-of-network providers.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2035 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to utilization review of emergency care claims under health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 2658 87-0 (2021)
Author: Frank, James B.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the Medicaid program, including the administration and operation of the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 2822 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hull, Lacey | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to the availability of antipsychotic prescription drugs under the vendor drug program and Medicaid managed care.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 2960 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to the relationship between managed care plans and optometrists, therapeutic optometrists, and ophthalmologists.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 3109 87-0 (2021)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to identifying and addressing social determinants of health in Medicaid managed care contracts.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3238 87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the electronic Medicaid recipient directories maintained by Medicaid managed care organizations.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 3396 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to provision of behavioral health services under Medicaid using audio-only technology and to reimbursement for those services.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3441 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to timely claims payments in the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3646 87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the inclusion of certain health care providers in the provider network of a Medicaid managed care organization.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3662 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al.
Relating to the award of health plan provider contracts under the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Human Services
Received from the House
HB 3679 87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to the reimbursement of durable medical equipment providers participating in the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4194 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the provision of home health care services under the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Human Services
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 4216 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to Medicaid managed care accreditation.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 4252 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the award of health plan provider contracts under Medicaid managed care.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 4510 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to mandatory accreditation for certain chemical dependency treatment facilities.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
SB 136 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to the use of promotoras and community health workers in Medicaid managed care.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 191 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the use of social determinants of health in the Medicaid managed care program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 205 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the distribution of a Medicaid managed care organization's provider network directory.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 245 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the adequacy and effectiveness of managed care plan networks.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 412 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to telemedicine, telehealth, and technology-related health care services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 431 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to claims processes and reimbursement for, and overpayment recoupment processes imposed on, health care providers under Medicaid.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 486 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to provider reimbursements and enrollee cost-sharing payments for services provided under a managed care plan by certain out-of-network providers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1149 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Noble, Candy | et. al.
Relating to the transition of case management for children and pregnant women program services and Healthy Texas Women program services to a managed care program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1150 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to assignment or transfer of certain contracts with managed care organizations under Medicaid and the child health plan program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1244 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the award of health plan provider contracts under Medicaid managed care.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1275 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to provision of behavioral health services under Medicaid using audio-only technology and to reimbursement for those services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1403 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the award of health plan provider contracts under the Medicaid managed care program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1751 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to improvements to access to health care in this state, including increased access to and scope of coverage under health benefit plans and Medicaid, and to improvements in health outcomes; authorizing an assessment; imposing penalties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1829 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to maintaining and distributing certain Medicaid managed care directories.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1858 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to a study and pilot program to evaluate the provision of prenatal and well child care in a group clinical setting and authority to take related action.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2028 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the Medicaid program, including the administration and operation of the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 2132 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the inclusion of certain health care providers in the provider network of a Medicaid managed care organization.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2195 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the relationship between pharmacists or pharmacies and pharmacy benefit managers or health benefit plan issuers.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 69 87-1 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to a "Texas Way" to reforming and addressing issues related to the Medicaid program, including the creation of an alternative program designed to ensure health benefit plan coverage to certain low-income individuals through the private marketplace.
Filed
HB 184 87-1 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to provider discrimination against a Medicaid recipient or child health plan program enrollee based on immunization status.
Filed
HB 51 87-2 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to a "Texas Way" to reforming and addressing issues related to the Medicaid program, including the creation of an alternative program designed to ensure health benefit plan coverage to certain low-income individuals through the private marketplace.
Filed
HB 12 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to early childhood intervention and rehabilitative and habilitative services.
House: Human Services
Received from the House
HB 25 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to a pilot program for providing services to certain women and children under the Medicaid medical transportation program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 220 86-0 (2019)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara | et. al.
Relating to reimbursement of health care providers under Medicaid.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 317 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the use of clinical decision support software and laboratory benefits management programs in connection with the provision of clinical laboratory services to certain managed care plan enrollees.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 437 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to allowing Medicaid managed care organizations to adopt their own drug formularies.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 565 86-0 (2019)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to healthcare coverage in this state.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 870 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to Medicaid telemedicine and telehealth services.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 937 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage of prescription contraceptive drugs.
House: Insurance
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1080 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the practice of physical therapy.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1295 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to early childhood intervention and rehabilitative and habilitative services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1430 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to termination by a managed care organization of a provider's participation in Medicaid and child health plan program provider networks.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1470 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to allowing the parents or guardians of certain medically dependent children to opt out of the STAR Kids managed care program under Medicaid.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1576 86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to the delivery of certain transportation services under Medicaid and certain other health and human services programs.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 1718 86-0 (2019)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to participation in the health care market by managed care plan enrollees.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 1832 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Julie | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to prohibited practices relating to health benefit plan coverage for emergency care.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
HB 2035 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to reimbursement of rural hospitals participating in the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2091 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to the use of promotoras and community health workers in Medicaid managed care.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 2222 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the administration and oversight of the Medicaid and child health plan programs.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2349 86-0 (2019)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to transparency in the rate-setting processes for the Medicaid managed care and child health plan programs.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2353 86-0 (2019)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to administrative and other expenditures by Medicaid managed care organizations.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2354 86-0 (2019)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to establishing caseload standards for certain care coordinators under the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2355 86-0 (2019)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to information sharing among care coordinators and providers participating in the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2357 86-0 (2019)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to utilization reviews and care coordination under the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2409 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to establishing supplemental payment programs for the reimbursement of certain ambulance providers under Medicaid.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2453 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to the operation and administration of Medicaid, including the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2525 86-0 (2019)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to participation in the health care market by enrollees of certain governmental managed care plans.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
HB 2539 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to improving the provision of Medicaid benefits to certain children, including children receiving benefits under the STAR Kids managed care program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2631 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Julie | et. al.
Relating to physician and health care practitioner credentialing by managed care plan issuers.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 2632 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Julie | et. al.
Relating to notice by certain managed care entities of changes related to reimbursements applicable to certain physicians and health care providers.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 2673 86-0 (2019)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to a report on cost savings attributable to the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2894 86-0 (2019)
Author: Collier, NicoleSponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the prosecution of health care fraud; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2933 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Relating to timely claims payments in the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2967 86-0 (2019)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to prohibited balance billing and an independent dispute resolution program for out-of-network coverage under certain managed care plans; authorizing a fee.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 3157 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the duties of the Health and Human Services Commission's office of inspector general.
House: Human Services
No action taken in committee
HB 3159 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the accreditation of a Medicaid managed care plan.
House: Human Services
No action taken in committee
HB 3187 86-0 (2019)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the processing and payment of claims for reimbursement by certain providers under the Medicaid program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3212 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the procedure for the payment of claims submitted by certain providers under the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3230 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to an expedited credentialing process for certain Medicaid providers.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3245 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to considerations in awarding contracts under the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3388 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sheffield, J. D. | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the reimbursement of prescription drugs under Medicaid and the child health plan program.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Conf. Comm. Report distributed
HB 3401 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to delivery of outpatient prescription drug benefits under certain public benefit programs, including Medicaid and the child health plan program.
House: Public Health
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 3478 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to an independent medical review of certain determinations by the Health and Human Services Commission or a Medicaid managed care organization.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3481 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to investigation of fraud, waste, and abuse in Medicaid managed care by the Health and Human Services Commission's office of inspector general.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3548 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to managing Medicaid recipient and provider complaints and appeals.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3549 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to a prohibition on certain inpatient hospital care limitations under the STAR+PLUS Medicaid managed care program.
House: Human Services
No action taken in committee
HB 3685 86-0 (2019)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to pharmacy benefits provided through the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3695 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to providing access to local health departments and certain health service regional offices under the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3700 86-0 (2019)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the provision of Medicaid benefits under a fee-for-service delivery model.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3721 86-0 (2019)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Relating to an independent review organization to conduct reviews of certain medical necessity determinations under the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 3748 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the coordination of private health benefits with Medicaid benefits.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3788 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to establishing the supporting medically fragile children program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3937 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to a report regarding Medicaid reimbursement rates and access to care.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4105 86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the inclusion of certain health care providers in the provider network of a Medicaid managed care organization.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4178 86-0 (2019)
Author: Frank, James B.
Relating to the operation and administration of certain health and human services programs, including the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4192 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to claims and overpayment recoupment processes imposed on health care providers under Medicaid and other public benefits programs.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 4315 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to required access to care and provider network provisions in a contract between the Health and Human Services Commission and a Medicaid managed care organization.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4533 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the administration and operation of Medicaid, including Medicaid managed care and the delivery of Medicaid acute care services and long-term services and supports to certain persons.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 4561 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to the system redesign for delivery of Medicaid acute care services and long term services and supports to persons with an intellectual or developmental disability and a pilot for certain populations with similar functional needs receiving services in managed care.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4572 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the establishment of the independent provider health plan monitor for certain appeals in the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
SB 170 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to reimbursement of rural hospitals under Medicaid.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 670 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, DawnSponsor: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to telemedicine and telehealth services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 791 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the accreditation of and a recipient's enrollment in a Medicaid managed care plan.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 795 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to health benefit plan coverage of prescription contraceptive drugs.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 937 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to a pilot program for providing services to certain women and children under the Medicaid medical transportation program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 1096 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the Medicaid managed care program, including the provision of pharmacy benefits.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1105 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Frank, James B. | et. al.
Relating to the administration and operation of Medicaid, including Medicaid managed care.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
House appoints conferees-reported
SB 1139 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the operation and administration of Medicaid, including the Medicaid managed care program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1140 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Frank, James B.
Relating to an independent medical review of certain determinations by the Health and Human Services Commission or a Medicaid managed care organization.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1177 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, JoséSponsor: Rose, Toni
Relating to offering certain evidence-based services in lieu of other mental health or substance use disorder services by a Medicaid managed care organization.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1207 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the operation and administration of Medicaid, including the Medicaid managed care program and the medically dependent children (MDCP) waiver program.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1264 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.Sponsor: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to consumer protections against certain medical and health care billing by certain out-of-network providers.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1377 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the prosecution of health care fraud.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
SB 1419 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the establishment of the independent provider health plan monitor for certain appeals in the Medicaid managed care program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1509 86-0 (2019)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the adequacy and effectiveness of managed care plan networks.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1591 86-0 (2019)
Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to prohibited balance billing and an independent dispute resolution program for out-of-network coverage under certain managed care plans; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
SB 1667 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to the delivery of certain transportation services under Medicaid and certain other health and human services programs.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 1780 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paxton, AngelaSponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to value-based arrangements in the Medicaid vendor drug program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1795 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to notice by certain managed care entities of changes to reimbursement amounts applicable to certain physicians and health care providers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1796 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to physician and health care practitioner credentialing by managed care plan issuers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1808 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the use of promotoras and community health workers in Medicaid managed care.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1991 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to claims processes and reimbursement for, and overpayment recoupment processes imposed on, health care providers under Medicaid.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 2021 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, BorrisSponsor: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Relating to providing access to local health departments and certain health service regional offices under Medicaid.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 2039 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the inclusion of certain health care providers in the provider network of a Medicaid managed care organization.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2040 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: González, Mary
Relating to a report regarding Medicaid reimbursement rates and access to care.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 2082 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the Medicaid program, including the administration and operation of the Medicaid managed care program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2086 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to a single Internet portal or equivalent electronic system through which Medicaid providers may submit and receive information.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Human Services
SB 2110 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to the process for determining the Medicaid eligibility of certain former foster care youth.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 2134 86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to establishing supplemental payment programs for the reimbursement of certain ambulance providers under Medicaid.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2138 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the administration and operation of Medicaid.
House: Appropriations Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 2167 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to implementation of the system redesign for the delivery of Medicaid benefits to persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2225 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to early childhood intervention and rehabilitative and habilitative services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2239 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the operation and administration of certain health and human services programs, including the Medicaid managed care program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2262 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to delivery of outpatient prescription drug benefits under certain public benefit programs, including Medicaid and the child health plan program.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 2267 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the provision of pharmacy benefits through Medicaid managed care.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 335 85-0 (2017)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to administrative and judicial review of certain Medicaid reimbursement disputes; authorizing a fee.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 336 85-0 (2017)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the duties and powers of the office of public insurance counsel concerning the adequacy of networks offered in this state by managed care plans.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 940 85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to health benefit plan coverage of prescription contraceptive drugs.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 1133 85-0 (2017)
Author: Sheffield, J. D. | et. al.
Relating to the reimbursement of prescription drugs under Medicaid and the child health plan program.
House: Appropriations
Received from the House
HB 1159 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to notice given to certain medical providers of a change in placement for a child in foster care.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1161 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage of prescription contraceptive drugs.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1206 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to allowing Medicaid managed care organizations to adopt their own drug formularies.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 1225 85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, John | et. al.
Relating to the participation of an advanced practice registered nurse as a primary care provider for certain governmental health benefit plans.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1398 85-0 (2017)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio | et. al.
Relating to the processing and payment of claims for reimbursement by certain providers under the Medicaid program.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1420 85-0 (2017)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the imposition of a late payment penalty against Medicaid managed care organizations that fail to timely pay certain physician and provider claims.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 1524 85-0 (2017)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio | et. al.
Relating to transparency in the rate-setting processes for the Medicaid managed care and child health plan programs.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 1758 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to the provision of certain behavioral health services to children, adolescents, and their families under a contract with a managed care organization.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1768 85-0 (2017)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to care coordination under the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 1769 85-0 (2017)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to information sharing among care coordinators and providers participating in the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 1770 85-0 (2017)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to establishing caseload standards for certain care coordinators under the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 1917 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to contract requirements for prescription drug benefits provided by Medicaid managed care organizations.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 2342 85-0 (2017)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to a study on Medicaid managed care.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2379 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the functions and administration of the Health and Human Services Commission and the commission's office of inspector general in relation to fraud, waste, and abuse in health and human services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 2500 85-0 (2017)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the provision of Medicaid benefits under a fee-for-service delivery model.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2626 85-0 (2017)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to administrative and other expenditures by Medicaid managed care organizations.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 2801 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to contracts between Medicaid managed care organizations and certain providers of behavioral health and physical health services.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2807 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to the participation of an advanced practice nurse as a primary care provider for certain governmental and other health benefit plans.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2969 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to fraud, waste, and abuse in Medicaid and other health and human services programs.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3295 85-0 (2017)
Author: Klick, StephanieSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the delivery of certain Medicaid services to certain persons.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 3520 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to state fiscal matters related to health and human services and state agencies administering health and human services programs.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 3541 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to requirements for Medicaid managed care organizations that provide behavioral health services through a third party or subsidiary.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3850 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to state fiscal matters; authorizing a fee.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 3884 85-0 (2017)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the establishment of a schedule for the payment of reimbursable claims under the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3982 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to the Medicaid program, including the administration and operation of the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3990 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the use of clinical decision support software and laboratory benefits management programs by physicians and health care providers in connection with provision of clinical laboratory services to certain managed care plan enrollees.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4167 85-0 (2017)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the processing and payment of claims for reimbursement by certain providers under the Medicaid program.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
SB 74 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Price, Four
Relating to the provision of certain behavioral health services to children, adolescents, and their families under a contract with a managed care organization.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 654 85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.Sponsor: Smithee, John | et. al.
Relating to the participation of an advanced practice registered nurse as a primary care or network provider for certain governmental and other health benefit plans.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1207 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the repeal of certain contracting requirements under the Medicaid managed care delivery model.
Senate: Health & Human Services
No action taken in committee
SB 1414 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to a recipient's disenrollment from a Medicaid managed care plan.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
SB 1462 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the creation and operation of certain local health care provider participation programs.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1567 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the reimbursement of prescription drugs under Medicaid and the child health plan program.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1776 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the administration and operation of the Medicaid program in a managed care model.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1787 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the functions and administration of the Health and Human Services Commission and the commission's office of inspector general in relation to fraud, waste, and abuse in health and human services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Human Services
SB 1922 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to contract requirements for prescription drug benefits provided by Medicaid managed care organizations and a study regarding Medicaid prior authorization requirements for certain prescription drugs.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1927 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to requiring the Health and Human Services Commission to evaluate and implement changes to the Medicaid and child health plan programs to make the programs more cost-effective, increase competition among providers, and improve health outcomes for recipients.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 2128 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the Health and Human Services Commission's procurement and oversight of managed care organization contracts serving individuals in Texas Medicaid with serious mental illness.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 201 85-1 (2017)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the duties and powers of the office of public insurance counsel concerning the adequacy of networks offered in this state by managed care plans.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 574 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the operation of certain managed care plans with respect to certain physicians and health care providers; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 761 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the payment for services provided by certain types of health care practitioners under contracts between the practitioners and managed care health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 1041 84-0 (2015)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to administrative and judicial review of certain Medicaid reimbursement disputes; authorizing a fee.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1093 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to transparency in the STAR Medicaid managed care rate-setting process.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 2084 84-0 (2015)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to transparency in the rate-setting processes for the Medicaid managed care and child health plan programs.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 3035 84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to a study on the savings to the state achieved by the expansion of Medicaid managed care in regards to the provision of prescription drugs and other pharmacy benefits.
House: Human Services
Considered in Calendars
HB 3036 84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to a study on the savings to the state achieved by the expansion of Medicaid managed care in regards to the number of persons served and the scope of services provided.
House: Human Services Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 3085 84-0 (2015)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the duties and powers of the office of public insurance counsel concerning the adequacy of networks offered in this state by managed care plans.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 3279 84-0 (2015)
Author: Gonzales, Larry
Relating to the authority and duties of the office of inspector general of the Health and Human Services Commission.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Recommitted to committee
HB 3366 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheffield, J. D. | et. al.
Relating to the reimbursement of prescription drugs under Medicaid and the child health plan program.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3398 84-0 (2015)
Author: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the participation of an advanced practice nurse as a primary care provider for certain governmental and other health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 3464 84-0 (2015)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio | et. al.
Relating to the processing and payment of claims for reimbursement by providers under Medicaid.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3523 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to improving the delivery and quality of Medicaid acute care services and long-term care services and supports.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
HB 3550 84-0 (2015)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to prohibited conduct by certain managed care plans with respect to the practice of optometry and therapeutic optometry.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3672 84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to expedited credentialing for certain licensed clinical social workers under the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 3921 84-0 (2015)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to reimbursement for certain emergency eye health care services provided to persons enrolled in the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3922 84-0 (2015)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to reimbursement for certain eye health care services provided to persons enrolled in the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3924 84-0 (2015)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to allowing certain providers of eye health care services to enroll as Medicaid providers.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
SB 207 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Gonzales, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the authority and duties of the office of inspector general of the Health and Human Services Commission.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 760 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Price, Four
Relating to access and assignment requirements for, support and information regarding, and investigations of certain providers of health care and long-term services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1098 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the operation of certain managed care plans with respect to health care providers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1402 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to expedited credentialing for certain licensed clinical social workers under the Medicaid managed care program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1475 84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to establishing an enhanced Medicaid managed care consumer support system.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 1602 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the delivery of certain Medicaid managed care benefits and reimbursement rates for certain of those services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 1612 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the reimbursement of prescription drugs under the Medicaid managed care and child health plan programs.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1649 84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the duties and powers of the office of public insurance counsel concerning the adequacy of networks offered in this state by managed care plans.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1980 84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the participation of an advanced practice nurse as a primary care provider for certain governmental and other health benefit plans.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 473 83-0 (2013)
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.
Relating to the provision under the medical assistance program of certain medications to children younger than five years of age.
House: Human Services
Considered in Calendars
HB 1066 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to a review process for managed care organizations participating in the STAR + PLUS Medicaid managed care program.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1088 83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to consumer protection provisions applicable to Medicaid managed care contracts.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1089 83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to a requirement that managed care organizations cover certain medication prescribed to Medicaid recipients enrolled in managed care plans.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1137 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, John | et. al.
Relating to the use of maximum allowable cost lists under a Medicaid managed care pharmacy benefit plan.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 1159 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to a utilization review process for managed care organizations participating in the STAR + PLUS Medicaid managed care program.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1203 83-0 (2013)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to expedited credentialing for certain podiatrists and therapeutic optometrists providing services under a managed care plan.
House: Insurance
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1381 83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to prohibiting the delivery of prescription drug benefits under the Medicaid program through a managed care delivery model.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 1605 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program in Harris County to provide maternity care management to certain women enrolled in the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 1647 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to establishing statewide comprehensive standards for provider credentialing and prior authorization processing under the Medicaid program.
House: Human Services
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 1901 83-0 (2013)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to payment of out-of-network ambulatory surgery benefits by certain health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 1924 83-0 (2013)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the implementation of certain technology in the Health and Human Services Commission's claims processing procedures to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse in the Medicaid and child health plan programs.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Left pending in committee
HB 2289 83-0 (2013)
Author: Price, Walter "Four"
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Board of Criminal Justice, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, and the Windham School District and to the functions of the Board of Pardons and Paroles and the Correctional Managed Health Care Committee.
House: Corrections
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2299 83-0 (2013)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio | et. al.
Relating to certain provisions applicable to an optometrist, therapeutic optometrist, or ophthalmologist providing services under a managed care plan.
House: Insurance
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 2359 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to health care compensation under certain health benefit or managed care plans.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2428 83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to a prohibition on delivering dental services under the Medicaid program and the child health plan program through a managed care model or arrangement in certain counties.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2632 83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to reimbursement for certain ambulance services provided to persons enrolled in the Medicaid managed care program and the inclusion of certain ambulance service providers in the health care provider networks of Medicaid managed care organizations.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2647 83-0 (2013)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the processing and payment of claims for reimbursement by providers under the Medicaid program.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2657 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to the operation of certain managed care plans with respect to health care providers.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2721 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to improving the delivery and quality of certain health and human services, including the delivery and quality of Medicaid acute care services and long-term services and supports.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2731 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to decreasing administrative burdens of Medicaid managed care for the state, the managed care organizations, and providers under managed care networks.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2965 83-0 (2013)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the inclusion of optometrists, therapeutic optometrists, and ophthalmologists in the health care provider networks of certain Medicaid managed care organizations.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 3158 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to Medicaid managed care pilot programs for contracts with provider-directed managed care organizations, including organizations that delegate to health care collaboratives, and to the establishment of those collaboratives.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 3269 83-0 (2013)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to payment of and disclosures related to certain ambulatory surgical center charges.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3473 83-0 (2013)
Author: Paddie, Chris
Relating to contracts with managed care organizations under the Medicaid managed care delivery model.
House: Public Health
No action taken in committee
HB 3712 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to a provider protection plan that ensures efficiency and reduces administrative burdens on providers participating in a Medicaid managed care model or arrangement.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3722 83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to expanding eligibility for benefits under the Medicaid program and transitioning the delivery of benefits under the Medicaid program from delivery through a managed care model or arrangement to delivery through an integrated and coordinated health care delivery system.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
SB 7 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to improving the delivery and quality of certain health and human services, including the delivery and quality of Medicaid acute care services and long-term services and supports.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
SB 57 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to improving the delivery and quality of certain health and human services, including the delivery and quality of Medicaid acute care services and long-term care services and supports.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 58 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to delivery of and reporting on mental health, behavioral health, substance abuse, and certain other services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 213 83-0 (2013)
Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.Sponsor: Price, Walter "Four"
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Board of Criminal Justice, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, and the Windham School District and to the functions of the Board of Pardons and Paroles and the Correctional Managed Health Care Committee.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 337 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to coordination of services provided by Medicaid managed care organizations and certain community centers and local mental health or mental retardation authorities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 348 83-0 (2013)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to a utilization review process for managed care organizations participating in the STAR + PLUS Medicaid managed care program.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 365 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to expedited credentialing for certain podiatrists and therapeutic optometrists providing services under a managed care plan.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 450 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to prohibiting the delivery of prescription drug benefits under the Medicaid program through a managed care delivery model.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1106 83-0 (2013)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Davis, John
Relating to the use of maximum allowable cost lists under a Medicaid managed care pharmacy benefit plan.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
SB 1118 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to access to specialist physicians under managed care health benefit plans.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1150 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Relating to a provider protection plan that ensures efficiency and reduces administrative burdens on providers participating in a Medicaid managed care model or arrangement.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1242 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to certain provisions applicable to an optometrist, therapeutic optometrist, or ophthalmologist providing services under a managed care plan.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1347 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the operation of certain managed care plans with respect to health care providers.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1424 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the inclusion of optometrists, therapeutic optometrists, and ophthalmologists in the health care provider networks of certain Medicaid managed care organizations.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 1463 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to certain contracts for Medicaid managed care.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1477 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to flexibility in the administration of the Medicaid program, a block grant funding approach to Medicaid expansion, and the establishment of a health benefit exchange tailored to the needs of the state.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1544 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to payment of and disclosures related to certain ambulatory surgical center charges.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1746 83-0 (2013)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to payment of out-of-network ambulatory surgery benefits by certain health benefit plans.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 13 82-0 (2011)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the Medicaid program and alternate methods of providing health services to low-income persons in this state.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on intent calendar
HB 28 82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to reimbursement for health care services provided at certain times to persons enrolled in the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 1333 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to expedited credentialing of certain physicians by managed care plans.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 1631 82-0 (2011)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to expedited credentialing for certain podiatrists providing services under a managed care plan.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1653 82-0 (2011)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the inclusion of optometrists, therapeutic optometrists, and ophthalmologists in the health care provider networks of Medicaid managed care organizations.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1864 82-0 (2011)
Author: Smithee, John | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition on the coercion of therapeutic optometrists and ophthalmologists by managed care plans.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3087 82-0 (2011)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to payment for services provided by certain physicians and health care providers to individuals covered by managed care plans.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 3108 82-0 (2011)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to reimbursement for certain emergency services provided to persons enrolled in the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 3402 82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to regulation of health benefit plan issuers in this state.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
SB 7 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to strategies for and improvements in quality of health care provided through and care management in the child health plan and medical assistance programs designed to achieve healthy outcomes and efficiency.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 219 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Gonzalez, Naomi
Relating to health and mental health services for children in foster care and kinship care.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 822 82-0 (2011)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to expedited credentialing of certain physicians by managed care plans.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 1181 82-0 (2011)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the delivery of Medicaid services through a managed care model in certain counties and to certain recipient populations.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1193 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, Jose
Relating to coordination of services provided by Medicaid managed care organizations and certain community centers and local mental health or mental retardation authorities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Received from the Senate
SB 1552 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, Jose
Relating to reimbursement for certain emergency services provided to persons enrolled in the Medicaid managed care program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1782 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to regulation of health benefit plan issuers in this state.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 36 82-1 (2011)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to reimbursement for health care services provided at certain times to persons enrolled in the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 279 81-0 (2009)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to reimbursement for medical assistance provided by a school-based health center to certain recipients.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 389 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zerwas, JohnSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to requirements for expedited credentialing of certain physicians by managed care plans.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 1929 81-0 (2009)
Author: Jackson, Jim
Relating to payment of claims of certain out-of-network physicians and health care providers.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 3231 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, John | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to clarification of legislative intent regarding enrollment of newborns in Medicaid managed care plans and validating related acts and decisions.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 3362 81-0 (2009)
Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.
Relating to a managed care pilot program to prevent high-risk pregnancies that result in the birth of premature or low birth weight infants.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3363 81-0 (2009)
Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.
Relating to a Medicaid managed care pilot program to prevent high-risk pregnancies that result in the birth of premature or low birth weight infants.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4179 81-0 (2009)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to health insurance.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
SB 779 81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to expedited credentialing for certain individual health care providers providing services under a managed care plan.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Insurance
SB 1841 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to a managed care pilot program to prevent high-risk pregnancies that result in the birth of premature or low birth weight infants.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 1842 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to a Medicaid managed care pilot program to prevent high-risk pregnancies that result in the birth of premature or low birth weight infants.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 2417 81-0 (2009)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the operation in certain counties of an integrated care management model under the Medicaid managed care program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 1594 80-0 (2007)
Author: Zerwas, JohnSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to expedited credentialing for certain physicians providing services under a managed care plan.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 2584 80-0 (2007)
Author: Noriega, Rick
Relating to payment for health care services provided to a Medicaid recipient under a managed care plan; providing a penalty.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 2706 80-0 (2007)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to participation of hospitals in certain health care delivery networks.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 2954 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hopson, Chuck
Relating to reporting of medical loss ratios by certain managed care organizations under the Medicaid program.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
SB 10 80-0 (2007)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: White Delisi, Dianne
Relating to the operation and financing of the medical assistance program and other programs to provide health care benefits and services to persons in this state; providing penalties.
House: Appropriations Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
SB 750 80-0 (2007)
Author: Deuell, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the creation of offices of inspectors general within certain state agencies.
House: Government Reform Senate: Government Organization
Referred to Government Reform
SB 951 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to participation of hospitals in certain health care delivery networks.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1111 80-0 (2007)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to expedited credentialing for certain physicians providing services under a managed care plan.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1771 79-0 (2005)
Author: Delisi, Dianne | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the Medicaid managed care delivery system.
House: Public Health Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 1776 79-0 (2005)
Author: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to choice of physicians in certain managed care health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 2325 79-0 (2005)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to the review of certain data and information provided under the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2472 79-0 (2005)
Author: Delisi, Dianne
Relating to disease management services under Medicaid managed care.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3436 79-0 (2005)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to the restoration and expansion of the medical assistance, children's health insurance, and other health and human services programs; making an appropriation.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
SB 871 79-0 (2005)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the Medicaid managed care delivery system.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
SB 1756 79-0 (2005)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the managed care delivery system known as integrated care management.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 648 78-0 (2003)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the use of certain standard physician contract forms; providing civil and administrative penalties.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 930 78-0 (2003)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Relating to rates and expenditures under the Medicaid program and the state child health plan program in certain strategic investment areas.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 1256 78-0 (2003)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to a prohibition of expansion of managed care delivery systems under the state Medicaid program.
House: State Health Care Expenditures, Select
Subcommittee members named
HB 1794 78-0 (2003)
Author: Wohlgemuth, Arlene | et. al.
Relating to certain therapeutic optometrists' participation in a managed care plan.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2446 78-0 (2003)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to standards, guidelines, and contractual provisions of Medicaid managed care plans.
House: State Health Care Expenditures, Select
Posting rule suspended
HB 2705 78-0 (2003)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the state Medicaid program.
House: State Health Care Expenditures, Select
Left pending in committee
HB 3022 78-0 (2003)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the availability of preferred providers.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3094 78-0 (2003)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to availability of preferred providers.
House: Insurance
No action taken in committee
HB 3230 78-0 (2003)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to information on preferred provider plans.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
SB 159 78-0 (2003)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to standard physician contract forms for use in managed care plans.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 398 78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to rates and expenditures under the Medicaid program and the state child health plan program in certain strategic investment areas.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 690 78-0 (2003)
Author: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to the disenrollment of certain persons eligible for supplemental security income from the child health plan and Medicaid managed care programs.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 857 78-0 (2003)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Wohlgemuth, Arlene
Relating to certain therapeutic optometrists' participation in a managed care plan.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 1185 78-0 (2003)
Author: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to standards, guidelines, and contractual provisions of Medicaid managed care plans.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SCR 8 78-0 (2003)
Author: Carona, John
Directing the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation and the Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse to continue the NorthSTAR initiative in Dallas and surrounding counties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 1223 77-0 (2001)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the administration and operation of the Medicaid program.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1591 77-0 (2001)
Author: Kitchen, AnnSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to reporting and certification of Medicaid managed care encounter data.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2425 77-0 (2001)
Author: Hawley, Judy | et. al.
Relating to certain pilot programs under the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2467 77-0 (2001)
Author: Chavez, Norma | et. al.
Relating to rates and expenditures under the Medicaid and state child health plan program in strategic investment areas.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2469 77-0 (2001)
Author: Chavez, Norma | et. al.
Relating to rates and expenditures under the Medicaid and state child health plan program in strategic investment areas.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2470 77-0 (2001)
Author: Chavez, Norma | et. al.
Relating to rates and expenditures under the Medicaid and state child health plan program in the Texas-Mexico border region.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2471 77-0 (2001)
Author: Chavez, Norma | et. al.
Relating to rates and expenditures under the Medicaid and state child health plan program in the Texas-Mexico border region.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2620 77-0 (2001)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to standardizing physician contracts and forms used in managed care plans.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2831 77-0 (2001)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to notification to certain health care providers of the factors considered by a managed care entity in determining the amount of reimbursement for an out-of-network provider.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 3386 77-0 (2001)
Author: Kitchen, Ann
Relating to implementation of Medicaid managed care pilot programs.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
SB 283 77-0 (2001)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to special disease management programs for certain recipients of medical assistance under the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 284 77-0 (2001)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to streamlining reporting requirements and inspection procedures under the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1052 77-0 (2001)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.
Relating to rates and expenditures under the Medicaid and state child health plan program in the Texas-Mexico border region.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 1053 77-0 (2001)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.Sponsor: Chavez, Norma | et. al.
Relating to rates and expenditures under the Medicaid and state child health plan programs in the Texas-Mexico border region.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 1054 77-0 (2001)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.
Relating to rates and expenditures under the Medicaid and state child health plan program in strategic investment areas.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 1055 77-0 (2001)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.
Relating to rates and expenditures under the Medicaid and state child health plan program in strategic investment areas.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 1514 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the use of health care delivery networks to provide workers' compensation medical benefits to employees of the Texas Department of Transportation.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Industry
SB 1571 77-0 (2001)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Goodman, Toby
Relating to standard physician contract forms for use in managed care plans.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar
