Texas HB3910 establishes a process for presumptive eligibility of applicants needing nursing facility care under Medicaid.

Texas HB3910 amends the Human Resources Code to create a process for the determination and certification of presumptive eligibility for medical assistance for applicants needing nursing facility care. The bill mandates that the executive commissioner develop this process, which must provide medical assistance benefits for up to 90 days, offer a preliminary screening tool for nursing facilities, and require applicants to sign a written agreement. The commissioner must make a final eligibility determination within 45 days of receiving an application.

Texas HB3910 establishes a process for presumptive eligibility of applicants needing nursing facility care under Medicaid.

Texas HB3910 amends the Human Resources Code to create a process for the determination and certification of presumptive eligibility for medical assistance for applicants needing nursing facility care. The bill mandates that the executive commissioner develop this process, which must provide medical assistance benefits for up to 90 days, offer a preliminary screening tool for nursing facilities, and require applicants to sign a written agreement. The commissioner must make a final eligibility determination within 45 days of receiving an application.