Texas HB3917 mandates coverage for up to four maternal depression screenings under Medicaid and the child health plan program.

Texas HB3917 amends the Health and Safety Code to require the child health plan to cover up to four maternal depression screenings for an enrollee's mother. It also amends the Human Resources Code to ensure medical assistance reimbursement for up to four screenings for a recipient's mother. These screenings must occur during a covered well-child or other office visit before the enrollee's first birthday. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB3917 mandates coverage for up to four maternal depression screenings under Medicaid and the child health plan program.

Texas HB3917 amends the Health and Safety Code to require the child health plan to cover up to four maternal depression screenings for an enrollee's mother. It also amends the Human Resources Code to ensure medical assistance reimbursement for up to four screenings for a recipient's mother. These screenings must occur during a covered well-child or other office visit before the enrollee's first birthday. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.