Texas HB5488 amends Medicaid reimbursement rules for coordinated specialty care for first episode psychosis.

HB5488 amends the Human Resources Code to establish Medicaid reimbursement for coordinated specialty care for first episode psychosis. This includes services such as psychotherapy, medication management, case management, family education, and employment support. A provider must contract with the commission or a managed care organization and adhere to the fidelity of the applicable treatment model to be eligible for reimbursement. If a psychiatrist or licensed clinical leader of a treatment team is credentialed, all team members are considered credentialed.

Texas HB5488 amends Medicaid reimbursement rules for coordinated specialty care for first episode psychosis.

HB5488 amends the Human Resources Code to establish Medicaid reimbursement for coordinated specialty care for first episode psychosis. This includes services such as psychotherapy, medication management, case management, family education, and employment support. A provider must contract with the commission or a managed care organization and adhere to the fidelity of the applicable treatment model to be eligible for reimbursement. If a psychiatrist or licensed clinical leader of a treatment team is credentialed, all team members are considered credentialed.