Texas HB4371 establishes a program allowing parents or family members to assist in providing private duty nursing services as certified complex care.

Texas HB4371 creates a program enabling parents, legal guardians, or family members of recipients in the STAR Kids Medicaid managed care program to assist in providing private duty nursing services as certified complex care aides. These aides must be certified, trained, and employed by the home and community support services agency. The bill outlines eligibility criteria, training requirements, and reimbursement rates for services provided by these aides. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is responsible for developing policies, providing outreach, and setting reimbursement rates.

Texas HB4371 establishes a program allowing parents or family members to assist in providing private duty nursing services as certified complex care.

Texas HB4371 creates a program enabling parents, legal guardians, or family members of recipients in the STAR Kids Medicaid managed care program to assist in providing private duty nursing services as certified complex care aides. These aides must be certified, trained, and employed by the home and community support services agency. The bill outlines eligibility criteria, training requirements, and reimbursement rates for services provided by these aides. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is responsible for developing policies, providing outreach, and setting reimbursement rates.