Texas HB3599 amends Medicaid certification rules for peer specialists and supervisors.

Texas HB3599 modifies the certification process for peer specialists and peer specialist supervisors providing mental health and substance use services through Medicaid. The bill sets specific denial periods for initial or renewal applications based on the severity of the offense. Denial periods are three years for alcohol or drug offenses punishable as a Class A misdemeanor or felony, and two years for Class B misdemeanors. The executive commissioner can extend these periods by rule.

Texas HB3599 amends Medicaid certification rules for peer specialists and supervisors.

Texas HB3599 modifies the certification process for peer specialists and peer specialist supervisors providing mental health and substance use services through Medicaid. The bill sets specific denial periods for initial or renewal applications based on the severity of the offense. Denial periods are three years for alcohol or drug offenses punishable as a Class A misdemeanor or felony, and two years for Class B misdemeanors. The executive commissioner can extend these periods by rule.