HB 4
87-0 (2021)
Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
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