The bill, S.B. No. 2450, aims to enhance the participation and reimbursement processes for eye health care and vision care service providers under Medicaid in Texas. It introduces new sections to the Government Code, specifically Sections 532.01511 and 532.01512, which mandate the establishment of a dedicated support team to assist Medicaid providers with enrollment and credentialing processes, as well as a procedure for providers to electronically submit complaints and feedback. Additionally, the bill requires that providers receive written notice before disenrollment during the revalidation period, allowing them to address any deficiencies in their applications.

Furthermore, the bill adds Sections 540.0281 and 540.0282, which stipulate that Medicaid managed care organizations must not only ensure the inclusion of eye health care providers in their networks but also require reimbursement rates for these providers to be at least equal to the Medicaid fee-for-service rates. The bill also amends existing provisions to enhance the participation of optometrists and ophthalmologists in managed care networks. The Health and Human Services Commission is tasked with implementing these changes and ensuring compliance with the new requirements, with the act set to take effect on September 1, 2025.