Texas HB5284 amends contract considerations for Medicaid managed care, favoring public benefit corporations.

HB5284 amends Texas Government Code to change how the Health and Human Services Commission awards Medicaid managed care contracts. The commission must give preference to public benefit corporations, defined by Business Organizations Code. If two bids are equal, the public benefit corporation receives preference. The commission must also consider continuity of care, use of different managed care plans, and electronic claim processing. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB5284 amends contract considerations for Medicaid managed care, favoring public benefit corporations.

HB5284 amends Texas Government Code to change how the Health and Human Services Commission awards Medicaid managed care contracts. The commission must give preference to public benefit corporations, defined by Business Organizations Code. If two bids are equal, the public benefit corporation receives preference. The commission must also consider continuity of care, use of different managed care plans, and electronic claim processing. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025.