Texas SB2088 expands Medicaid coverage to include counseling services by licensed marriage and family therapists, licensed professional counselors.

The bill amends the Human Resources Code to allow Medicaid recipients to select licensed marriage and family therapists, licensed professional counselors, and licensed clinical social workers to provide covered health care services. It also mandates that these providers receive reimbursement at a rate equal to 70% of the rate for licensed psychiatrists or psychologists for similar services. The changes take effect September 1, 2025. If federal authorization is needed for implementation, state agencies may delay the provisions until such authorization is granted.

Texas SB2088 expands Medicaid coverage to include counseling services by licensed marriage and family therapists, licensed professional counselors.

The bill amends the Human Resources Code to allow Medicaid recipients to select licensed marriage and family therapists, licensed professional counselors, and licensed clinical social workers to provide covered health care services. It also mandates that these providers receive reimbursement at a rate equal to 70% of the rate for licensed psychiatrists or psychologists for similar services. The changes take effect September 1, 2025. If federal authorization is needed for implementation, state agencies may delay the provisions until such authorization is granted.