H.B. No. 2402 amends Section 32.028(c) of the Human Resources Code regarding the determination of fees, charges, and rates for medical assistance under Medicaid. The bill specifies that the fee, charge, or rate is defined as the usual and customary fee that prevails in the community, unless limited by state or federal law. Additionally, it introduces a provision that excludes any fees, charges, or rates that are part of a monthly fee-based membership discount program from this determination.

The bill also includes a stipulation that if a state agency finds that a waiver or authorization from a federal agency is necessary for implementing any provision of the Act, the agency may delay implementation until such waiver or authorization is granted. H.B. No. 2402 is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Human Resources Code 32.028 (Human Resources Code 32)
House Committee Report: Human Resources Code 32.028 (Human Resources Code 32)
Engrossed: Human Resources Code 32.028 (Human Resources Code 32)
Senate Committee Report: Human Resources Code 32.028 (Human Resources Code 32)
Enrolled: Human Resources Code 32.028 (Human Resources Code 32)