The bill amends Sections 532.0257 and 532.0258 of the Government Code to allow health care providers under Medicaid to use alternative electronic visit verification systems, in addition to the existing electronic visit verification system. The amendments specify that the commission may approve these alternative systems, which can be either purchased or developed by the health care provider, provided they meet established standards and requirements. The bill also mandates that the commission maintain a current list of approved alternative systems and ensures that providers can select and implement these systems within a specified timeframe.

Additionally, the bill outlines the responsibilities of health care providers regarding compliance with documentation requirements and access to the electronic visit verification system. It emphasizes the need for the commission to facilitate the use of these alternative systems by developing an open model that reduces administrative burdens and allows for the integration of emerging technologies. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, and includes provisions for the adoption of necessary rules by the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission to implement these changes.