H.B. No. 5152 proposes to amend the Human Resources Code by adding a new section, 32.02482, which establishes Medicaid reimbursement for services provided under a nurse home visiting program. This program is defined as one that offers pregnancy- and postpartum-related services through registered nurses, focusing on promoting healthy birth outcomes and child development. The bill outlines that reimbursement will be available for services provided to recipients who are pregnant, within 24 months postpartum, or children aged 24 months or younger. The executive commissioner is tasked with setting a bundled reimbursement rate for various services, including education, screening, and counseling related to health, nutrition, and parenting.

Additionally, the bill mandates that if a recipient becomes ineligible for medical assistance, the managed care organization must coordinate with the nurse home visiting program to ensure continuity of care. It also stipulates that any telehealth services provided must comply with established telehealth requirements. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, and includes a provision for state agencies to seek necessary federal waivers before implementing any part of the bill.

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