H.B. No. 4666 aims to streamline the reporting process for the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) by changing the frequency of certain required reports from annual or biannual to every even-numbered year. Specifically, the bill amends Section 532.0453 to require the commission to submit a report summarizing its efforts related to Medicaid provider interventions and best practices every even-numbered year, rather than biannually. Similarly, Section 542.0054 is modified to mandate a report on the implementation of a system for providing services to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities every even-numbered year, instead of annually. The bill also updates the heading and language in Section 543A.008 to reflect this change to an even-numbered year reporting schedule.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions that allow the HHSC to delay implementation of any new requirements if a federal waiver or authorization is needed, and it stipulates that the commission is only required to implement the provisions if the legislature appropriates specific funding for that purpose. If the necessary funding is not appropriated, the commission may choose to implement the provisions using other available funds. The act is set to take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses of the legislature or on September 1, 2025, if such a vote is not achieved.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 532.0453, Government Code 542.0054 (Government Code 532, Government Code 542)