The bill, H.B. No. 475, aims to enhance Medicaid coverage and reimbursement for multisystemic therapy services in Texas. It amends Section 32.024 of the Human Resources Code by adding a new subsection (oo-1), which mandates that the commission provide medical assistance reimbursement to healthcare providers delivering multisystemic therapy services, as classified by the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS). Additionally, the bill requires the executive commissioner to establish a separate provider type specifically for multisystemic therapy providers to facilitate their enrollment and reimbursement under the medical assistance program.

Furthermore, the bill includes a provision that allows state agencies to delay the implementation of any part of the Act if a waiver or authorization from a federal agency is required. This ensures that the necessary approvals are obtained before the new provisions take effect. The Act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Human Resources Code 32.024 (Human Resources Code 32)