On the Garlo Ward blog, we alert providers to recently introduced House and Senate bills. As you know, the legislative process tends to be slow; it may take months for the legislature to refer, debate, and vote on a bill. That's why it's important for providers to check on relevant bills periodically for status updates. This link will bring up posts that point to bills as introduced. Some of these bills have gone through committee. Be sure to check each post for bills that affect you. Click … [Read more...] about Action on House and Senate Bills
House and Senate Bills
The following bills (which may affect long term care providers) were recently introduced in the 82nd Legislative Session: HB 1034: Relating to unlawful acts against and criminal offenses involving the Medicaid program. SB 494: Relating to the authority of certain local governmental entities to borrow money for a public hospital. SB 521: Relating to the operation of certain managed care plans with respect to health care providers. SB 544: Relating to unlawful acts against and criminal … [Read more...] about House and Senate Bills
House Bills, TX Register Updates
The following bills (which may affect long term care providers) were recently introduced in the 82nd Legislative Session: HB 1008: Relating to the State of Texas entering into the Interstate Medicaid Reform Compact. HB 1013: Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Medical Board. Be sure to check previous posts with legislative bills updates. Texas Register: Public Notice HHSC intends to submit to CMS a request for an amendment to HSC waiver program, which would implement … [Read more...] about House Bills, TX Register Updates
82nd Legislative Session: New House and Senate Bills
The following bills (which may affect long term care providers) were recently introduced in the 82nd Legislative Session: HB 297: Relating to certain federal health care legislation; imposing penalties. HB 309: Relating to the establishment of the supportive living facility pilot program. SB 204: Relating to insurance coverage for certain devices used in the treatment of diabetes. SB 190: Relating to the licensing and regulation of physicians, physician assistants, acupuncturists, and … [Read more...] about 82nd Legislative Session: New House and Senate Bills
82nd Legislative Session: New Senate Bills
The following bills (which may affect long term care providers) were recently introduced in the 82nd Legislative Session: SB 30: Relating to a pilot project to establish a comprehensive single point of entry for long-term services and supports provided to the aged and physically disabled individuals. SB 33: Relating to the period of continuous eligibility for the medical assistance program. SB 43: Relating to the civil liability of an employer or former employer of a mental health … [Read more...] about 82nd Legislative Session: New Senate Bills
82nd Legislative Session: New House Bills
The following bills (which may affect long term care providers) were recently introduced in the 82nd Legislative Session: HB 28: Relating to reimbursement for health care services provided at certain times to persons enrolled in the Medicaid managed care program. HB 32: Relating to the prohibition of required health insurance coverage. HB 39: Relating to a court's authority to order a proposed patient to receive extended outpatient mental health services. HB 57: Relating to the … [Read more...] about 82nd Legislative Session: New House Bills
Proposed Budget Cuts: Time to Contact Your Legislator
State leaders are currently proposing budget cuts across all state agencies, which could result in a significant loss of Medicaid funding for long-term care providers. Governor Rick Perry, Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst, and Speaker of the House Joe Straus requested that all state agencies make 5 percent budget cuts given the fact that revenues have fallen substantially in the face of the 2009 national recession. In response, HHSC submitted its proposal of budget reduction options, which … [Read more...] about Proposed Budget Cuts: Time to Contact Your Legislator