Texas HB154 amends Medicaid coverage to ensure reimbursement for inpatient mental health services.

Texas HB154 amends the Human Resources Code to establish Medicaid coverage and reimbursement for certain inpatient mental health services. It defines "inpatient mental health institution" and ensures that medical assistance reimbursement covers health care services provided to recipients under the medical assistance program, regardless of age, and the entirety of their stay at such institutions. The act takes effect on September 1, 2025.

Texas HB154 amends Medicaid coverage to ensure reimbursement for inpatient mental health services.

Texas HB154 amends the Human Resources Code to establish Medicaid coverage and reimbursement for certain inpatient mental health services. It defines "inpatient mental health institution" and ensures that medical assistance reimbursement covers health care services provided to recipients under the medical assistance program, regardless of age, and the entirety of their stay at such institutions. The act takes effect on September 1, 2025.