Texas HB2924 provides Medicaid reimbursement for certain costs incurred by chronically ill children during hospital care.

Texas HB2924 amends the Human Resources Code to ensure Medicaid reimbursement for specific costs incurred by chronically ill children during hospital care. Eligible children must be under 18, diagnosed with a chronic illness designated by the executive commissioner, and hospitalized or receiving care for that illness. The executive commissioner may require Medicaid managed care organizations to provide reimbursement to enrolled recipients. The executive commissioner will adopt rules designating chronic illnesses and setting reimbursement limits. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB2924 provides Medicaid reimbursement for certain costs incurred by chronically ill children during hospital care.

Texas HB2924 amends the Human Resources Code to ensure Medicaid reimbursement for specific costs incurred by chronically ill children during hospital care. Eligible children must be under 18, diagnosed with a chronic illness designated by the executive commissioner, and hospitalized or receiving care for that illness. The executive commissioner may require Medicaid managed care organizations to provide reimbursement to enrolled recipients. The executive commissioner will adopt rules designating chronic illnesses and setting reimbursement limits. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.