The bill, H.B. No. 3355, amends the Government Code to allow for the approval, selection, and use of alternative electronic visit verification systems under Medicaid, effective April 1, 2025. It specifies that health care providers offering personal care and attendant care services must use either the state-approved electronic visit verification system or an alternative system that the commission approves. The bill outlines the requirements for compliance, including documentation standards, confidentiality laws, and access for the commission or Medicaid managed care organizations to review the verification documentation.

Key changes include the introduction of provisions that allow health care providers to select alternative electronic visit verification systems, with the commission required to maintain a current list of approved systems and ensure timely approval of provider selections. The bill also mandates that the commission reimburse vendors for transaction costs associated with approved alternative systems, and it emphasizes the need for an open model system to reduce administrative burdens on providers. The executive commissioner is tasked with adopting necessary rules for implementation, and the act will take effect on September 1, 2025.